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!


  • 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 holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and previously worked for Child Protective Services. She completed her pastoral licensing requirements through Berean School of the Bible and has been pastoring since 2000. Christine has served on our pastoral team since 2024 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 has a background in IT support and construction. He completed his pastoral licensing requirements through Berean School of the Bible and has been pastoring since 2018. Fide joined Real Life in 2024 and serves as the 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 holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree and previously worked as a Human Resources Professional. She has worked as a ministry director since 2017. Sonja has served at Real Life since 2024, overseeing ministries and providing organizational design and support. She also directs our Media and Connections 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.

  • 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 Worship and Sound Ministries.