OUR TEAM

  • Barry and Heather Orzalli

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Barry and Heather have lived in Alaska since 1983.  They have been active in leading many aspects of ministry including adult, teen, worship, children’s, women’s and men’s ministry since 1997.  Barry has been a licensed minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church since 1999.  Barry and Heather, along with their three children, joined Real Life Church in 2005. In 2008, Barry was asked to step into the Lead Pastor role. The Orzalli family enjoys the great Alaskan outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Barry and Heather are passionate about seeing people healed, whole, and walking in abundant life with the Holy Spirit!


  • Eddie and Ella Presnull

    ELDER AND PASTORAL TEAMS

    Eddie, his wife Ella, and their daughters joined our ministry team in 2016. They now serve on our Elder and Pastoral teams; while Eddie preaches and serves with our adults, you'll find Ella preaching and teaching our elementary kids! They enjoy family time, fishing and ATV riding. They love seeing lives changed through the power of Jesus Christ.

  • Gordon and Corie DeVries

    ELDER AND TEACHING TEAMS

    Gordon, Corie, and their children enjoy family time camping and riding ATV’s in the great Alaska outdoors. Gordon fills the role of Elder and is a part of our teaching team; Corie serves as a prophetic voice for the church. Gordon and Corie lead with a passion for sharing their experience with Jesus and seeing people come into a transformational relationship with Jesus of their own. 

  • Christine Rodriguez

    NEXTGEN PASTOR

    Christine and her family moved to Alaska in 2011. She quickly fell in love with the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys camping, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. Christine serves on our Pastoral team overseeing our children's, youth, and young adult ministries. She is passionate about encouraging young people to find their identity and purpose in Jesus. 

  • Fidencio Rodriguez

    WORSHIP PASTOR

    Fidencio "Fide" moved to Alaska in 2013 to be closer to family. He enjoys the outdoors as well as pickleball! Fide serves as Worship Pastor for our adult and youth ministries, as well as serving as a small group leader for youth ministry. He is passionate about mentoring others into deep, personal relationship with Jesus.

  • Sonja Engle

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES

    Sonja, along with her husband, Todd, and sons, have called Alaska home for most of their lives, settling in Palmer in 2011. They enjoy camping, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Sonja serves our ministries through organizational design and support; she also directs our Media and Preschool teams. Sonja is passionate about helping others discover God's gifting in their own lives and helping them see it to fruition! The whole Engle family enjoys serving in various ministries around the church.

  • Jessyca Durham

    CONNECTIONS DIRECTOR

    Jessyca, along with her husband, Dean, and daughters fell in love with Alaska when stationed at Elmendorf in 2009. When Dean retired from the USAF, they headed straight back to Alaska and settled in Palmer. Jessyca directs our connections ministries as well as serving as a the creative lead for our stage design and church decor. Jessyca is passionate about developing relationships within our church family! Dean and their daughters also serve in various ministries around the church.

  • Pam Durham

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    In 2022, Pam, along with her husband, Randy, sold their business and home in south Florida and moved to Palmer to be close to their family. Pam formerly directed abortion recovery in a pregnancy center and ran the office of their water treatment company before moving to Alaska and joining our team as our Office Administrator. Randy also serves in our Sound Ministry.