WHO WE ARE

RealLife's mission is to help people who are far from God find REAL LIFE in Christ.

As long as an idea is not unbiblical, unethical, immoral or illegal then it is on the table.

This means that we will do things other churches aren’t doing to reach people other churches are not reaching. RealLife has a vision to bring together and develop a group of people that are willing to do anything short of sin to reach people for Christ. 

RealLife seeks to be the church that non-church people love to attend.

Traditional in our beliefs but modern in how they're presented.

We understand God’s word never changes, but the way we communicate and present His word to the world must constantly be changing.

At RealLife we will use every creative resource available to communicate Biblical truths in a way that not only helps people understand the Bible and apply it to their everyday lives, but also helps growing Christians take their lives to the next level.

We’ve heard it before, that RealLife is just for seekers.

And honestly? We’ll take that as a compliment.

We believe faith should be real, not religious. Simple enough for the curious, deep enough for the lifelong believer who still wants to grow. Because “found” people still need to find life in Christ every single day.

  • …and that men were moved by the Spirit to write the words of Scripture. Therefore, the Bible is without error. 

  • …who exists in three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

  • …who became flesh to reveal God to man and to become the Savior of the lost world.

  • …to have fellowship with Him, but became alienated from that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man is totally incapable of coming back into a right relationship with God by his own effort.

  • Therefore, salvation only occurs when a person places his faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his sin.

  • By obedience to the Word and daily yielding to the Spirit, every believer will mature and become conformed to the image of Christ.

  • The members are those who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him and by making Him known.

OUR VALUES

Reality Check

  • In order to saturate North Central Washington with the Great News of Jesus, we will think big. We will set impossible goals, taking bold steps of faith and watching God move.

  • We lead the way in generosity. Our staff and church will go above and beyond to give sacrificially to the work of God in North Central Washington

  • We are known for what we are for, not against. We promote the hope and grace of Jesus rather than using our platform to condemn.

  • Simplicity enables excellence. We’re intent on weeding out complexity and unnecessary hoops to jump through. Jesus kept his message simple and we intend to do the same.

  • We strive to be simply real. Real is the new genuine. We are honest, open, and accepting people with real needs, looking for the real truth. With imperfect messy lives we are pursuing and experiencing a transforming relationship with Jesus and with each other.

  • Helping people and showing the love of Jesus to our community is most important to us. We are involved in the community and we serve North Central Washington every way we can. We want to lead a revolution through serving…A Servolution!

  • The Church was originally designed to do life together! People are created to compliment, to enjoy and to help one another. We are dedicated to fostering relationships by creating a small group culture of care and compassion. As we grow larger, we can stay connected.

  • Faith without action is useless. We strive to be the strongest advocates, God’s love in action, for the hurting, poor, forgotten, and broken in our communities and around the world; serving the last, the least, and the lost.

  • We represent God’s best when we bring excellence to all we do. We like to do things well without expecting unrealistic perfection. We bring our “A-game” to everything we do – whether it’s our communication and music, how we hold babies in the nursery or how we take care of the building.

  • God has given us a huge vision that no one person can complete on their own. To work as a team towards the vision God has given us we have to lay aside our egos and personal aspirations. By working together and challenging each other we become much stronger and more effective as a team than we are alone.

  • We will continually search for new and culturally relevant ways to present Christ’s message while remaining true to Scripture. We will discontinue activities and ministries that have lost relevance and effectiveness. We believe in delivering truth through creativity, innovation, and risk-taking.

Reality Check is our core set of values at RealLife. It sets the tone and trajectory for how we get things done. If the mission is the compass, Reality Check is the map that gives us direction. 

To this end, these core values are “aspirational,” meaning that although at any given time we may not be perfectly living them out, they are, indeed, our goal.

Our Story

RealLife Lake Chelan began with a belief that an all-powerful God could accomplish an impossible goal.

In the fall of 2011, four couples decided to live out a dream we viewed as impossible.

At an informal gathering over dinner, Pastor Kyle shared a quote with this group that God had used to captivate and dominate his attention:

“If you’re not daring to believe God for the impossible, you’re sleeping through some of the best parts of your Christian life.”​

-Steven Furtick, Founder/Pastor Elevation Church

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Meet the Team

We believe in giving back, not just financially, but through time, service, and partnership.

Every month, RealLife gives over 20% of discretionary spending and hundreds of volunteer hours to organizations making a difference locally and globally.

Our Partners

LOCAL PARTNERS

Chelan Valley Hope

Chelan Valley Hope provides assistance, advocacy, and referral service to under-resourced families and individuals throughout the Greater Chelan Valley.

Lake Chelan Food Bank

The Lake Chelan Food Bank, services the Lake Chelan Valley and neighboring towns. Filling pantries. Filling lives.

Thrive Chelan Valley

Thrive Chelan Valley is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ensuring that all youth in the Lake Chelan valley have everything they need to reach their full potential.

Seven Acres Foundation

The Seven Acres Foundation is a hub that connects people, resources and activities to each other in ways that enhance the quality of life in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Only7Seconds

Only 7 Seconds addresses loneliness by encouraging and empowering individuals and partners to connect with others who matter in their lives.

YoungLife

Young Life exists to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

GLOBAL PARTNERS

Gabriel House of Mexico

Gabriel House is a nonprofit rehabilitation center for children with disabilities who have been orphaned, abandoned, or whose families are unable to take care of them. We're located in Maneadero, Mexico, just a few miles south of Ensenada.

Benedict Family

The Benedict Family is a family of eleven from Washington State who felt called to move to Costa Rica in 2011. They now serve all of Central America by sharing the gospel, leading mission teams, and ministering to the poor with clothing, healthcare, and meals.

Feed My Starving Children

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

Compassion International

Compassion is a child-advocacy ministry pairing compassionate people with children living in extreme poverty to release the children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty.

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan's Purse provides aid to hurting people affected by war, poverty, & disasters to reach the poor, sick, & suffering in Jesus' name.

Yoder Family

Caleb Yoder serves with Mission Aviation Fellowship as a maintenance specialist, ensuring that aircraft used by MAF for international missions are functional and safe. Caleb, his wife Josie, and their three children have a desire to serve their community and shine the light of Jesus.