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ABOUT
Realife is a new church that is the result of partnering with many churches from around New Jersey with the goal of sharing the life changing message of Jesus Christ.
We are people that know the difference that God has made in our own lives and we want others to experience His love as well. We believe that the Bible gives practical direction for our lives and help for eternity.
About Russ Dicksen, Pastor
Russ is married to Eglah and they have two children, Ryan and Raquelle. Realife is a dream come true for the Dicksen's, they have been preparing and praying for this time in their lives for over 15 years.
Russ has been a minister since 1992. He served as a Youth and Children's Pastor before starting as a lead pastor in 2000. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and a Master of Divinity degree. He is serious about correctly interpreting the Bible and making it applicable to everyday life.
Russ is a fan of the New York Yankess, University of Connecticut basketball, and the television show Shark Tank.
Russ and Eglah believe that followers of Jesus should make a difference in individual lives, the community and in the world. They would love to meet you at Realife or any other time for a cup of coffee, counseling or prayer.
About Grant Reitzel, Worship Director
Grant has been with Realife from the beginning. He has a desire to see people connect with God through music. He is always looking for musicians and singers to expand the team.
Grant understands that people are coming to Realife from different backgrounds and that we are all on a faith journey. He desires for each one to feel God in their lives.
Grant is a Pittsburg Pirates fan, loves John Wayne, and enjoys reading Erwin McManus.
We are people that know the difference that God has made in our own lives and we want others to experience His love as well. We believe that the Bible gives practical direction for our lives and help for eternity.
Realife is an Assemblies of God church and we agree with the mission and doctrine set by this fellowship. We believe it is important for churches and ministers to be accountable to others, because we see this as God's way for health and help. The most important thing to us in not church denomination, but about connecting people with God, caring for people, and serving our world.
Realife accepts people the way they are, because we understand that all people are on a faith journey. We welcome you ... just the way you are.
About Russ Dicksen, Pastor
Russ is married to Eglah and they have two children, Ryan and Raquelle. Realife is a dream come true for the Dicksen's, they have been preparing and praying for this time in their lives for over 15 years.
Russ has been a minister since 1992. He served as a Youth and Children's Pastor before starting as a lead pastor in 2000. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and a Master of Divinity degree. He is serious about correctly interpreting the Bible and making it applicable to everyday life.
Russ is a fan of the New York Yankess, University of Connecticut basketball, and the television show Shark Tank.
Russ and Eglah believe that followers of Jesus should make a difference in individual lives, the community and in the world. They would love to meet you at Realife or any other time for a cup of coffee, counseling or prayer.
About Grant Reitzel, Worship Director
Grant has been with Realife from the beginning. He has a desire to see people connect with God through music. He is always looking for musicians and singers to expand the team.
Grant understands that people are coming to Realife from different backgrounds and that we are all on a faith journey. He desires for each one to feel God in their lives.
Grant is a Pittsburg Pirates fan, loves John Wayne, and enjoys reading Erwin McManus.
