Our Leadership
Lead Pastor
Kevin Kessler
Since the establishment of Real Life Ministries Silver Valley (RLMSV) in Pinehurst Idaho in 2006, Kevin has been an active member. He is passionate about preaching, teaching, and equipping disciple makers. Kevin served as the Associate Pastor and a homegroup leader at RLMSV before becoming our Lead Pastor and Elder. He is also a former member of the U.S. military and law enforcement. Kevin holds a certificate in church ministry from the Real Life Residency Program and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Purdue University Global. Kevin and his wife, Nicole, have been married for over 20 years and have three beautiful children. In his free time, Kevin is a member of Real Life Riders and enjoys exploring the singletrack trails of north Idaho on his dirt bike with his family.
Our Team.
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing. but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
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Remembering our Pastor
Gene Jacobs October 28, 1964 — April 23, 2024
Gene has served as the Lead Pastor and an elder at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley since our church was planted in 2007. Gene grew up in Western Washington, served in the US Navy and attended Boise Bible College. He married his bride Christy in 1991 and they have two grown children, Brandon and Elizabeth. Gene is passionate about people enjoying a personal relationship with Jesus and believes every person, family, and relationship can be restored by God’s grace. Gene spends his free time with his family, playing guitar and exploring the trails of North Idaho by foot or bicycle.
