Mike Yunker, Senior Pastor- I came to know Jesus in my late teens. Coming out of a broken home and wrestling with all kinds of hurt, Jesus found me and over time transformed my heart and mind. I decided to go into the ministry in my earlier twenties and have loved it. I am married to the greatest woman in the world, Vandy Yunker and have two wonderful boys, Noah and Jonah. We have been in Bend since the church first began in 2001 and love His church and the community.

Richard Belding, Associate Pastor

Budd Beatty, Executive Pastor- Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio and raised on an Ohio farm near there, I was immersed in 1969 during a summer camp revival meeting. I lived in Central Ohio until July 22nd, 2005 when we moved to Oregon. I am blessed to be married to Joanne now for over 30 years and we are blessed and honored to be the parents of 3 fine young Christian adults living in Ohio. I have served in Christ's church in various volunteer ministry positions including deacon, elder, teacher, and occasional preaching. I recently left a satisfying 26 year career positon with JELD-WEN, inc to enter the full-time ministry for Christ's church in Bend, Oregon. I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve with the Saints at Real Life Christian Church as the Small Groups Pastor as we work together to disciple others for our Lord Jesus Christ.