My father is a pastor, first he is a father and then a pastor and I always feel his care for me while seeing his love towards the church. I see his move towards God and the church daily.

Pastor Steve faithfully pastors our church. He is always available to pray, talk, and even walk through the neighborhood with you. He not only stays in the word and close to Jesus to prepare for services, but he also prepares for funerals. He is a faithful man dedicated to the Lord’s work!

At Real Life, our pastor took a different position the beginning of this year. This was quite a shock and shook our foundation, as that pastor had planted our church. We found James Brown as our transition pastor. James has truly been a Godsend for our church! He has been such an encourager and worker to bring Jesus to us every Sunday through amazing messages and helped us bring Jesus to our community by coordinating some amazing events over the summer in Waseca. James works behind the scenes to grow our church and help us get back on our feet. The most amazing part is he has a lot of family health issues going on in the middle of this, but he has continued to be our rock through it all. James has given us hope and leadership to bring us into the next chapter of our church. We are so thankful to James for all he has done and continues to do for your church. We want to thank James so much for all he has done and is doing for our church. He is doing God’s work! We would love it if he would be selected for the giveaway package. He deserves it so much!

Thank you for supporting the worship band efforts at our church. I know it was a big step for our congregation to make but with your support and encouragement, the addition was accepted and welcomed by many. You are always going above and beyond to assist other churches as they have vacancies. Then you follow-up with encouragement and guidance for the new pastors who come to the area to serve. How you keep everything straight and moving forward is a minor miracle! Thank you for serving our church family here in Rochester and beyond through your chaplaincy at Mayo Hospitals.

Brandon, Your authenticity and love for God’s word and His people shines brightly in you! Thank you for all you do for our church family! 1 Corinthians 15:58

I would like to nominate Pastor Rob Ketterling as he is an amazing pastor that speaks truth and has done a tremendous job building River Valley Church and continues to bless the community!

Pastor James thank you for being an incredible leader during the transition of moving our church. Not only do you bring a great word every Sunday you live out what you preach on the daily. I am incredibly proud to call you and Emily family. You guys are the best.❤️

Pastor Rich preaches the truth and doesn’t tickle your ears. He makes everyone fill included and that they belong. He is real and shares from the heart. He also works hard at trying to unify the community. Thanks for all you do. We are also blessed to have his wife as a worship leader and an deaf interpreter. They both willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

Father Harris has been a wonderful blessing to me and a wonderful example of how to live life serving God! As Father Harris would say he got it right, he got it right! Thank you Father Harris for all that you do!

thank you for all the prayers and encouragement, always being there, humbleness and laughs ! God bless 🙏🏾