Leadership

Lance Burch
Lead Pastor

Married to Amy. Dad to Hannah, Rachel, Tatiana, Karen and Chloe. Pops to Aurora and Ailani. Drinker of Diet Dr. Pepper and listener of Billy Joel. Rider of bikes. Watcher of Netflix.

Jared Stewart
Executive Pastor

Hey I’m Jared. My favorite person in the world is my bride whom I’ve known since we were 13. I’m passionate about coffee, my family of 7, team leadership, healthy culture, and loving people like Jesus!

Reality Staff

Ed Barta
Tech Director

After 10 years of volunteering at the bridge, Ed Barta decided to go pro. As he sat there with his entire family, the call was made and he was selected first overall in the draft! With a massive hug with the commissioner, he donned the shirt and it was official, Ed Barta is now the Tech Director at Reality Church!

Laura Bodine
Communications & Next Steps Director

Hi I’m Laura. I’m married to Brett and Mom to Josh, Matthew, Luke & Caleb. I’m passionate about connecting people and telling stories that matter. I run on coffee, love a great book, never say no to a road trip, and love life with our two golden retrievers.

Cori Botts
Finance Administrator

Wife to Aaron. Mom to Brianna, Braelyn, and Breylee. Grandma to Isaiah. Made TV history for my reactions to snakes on Ellen Degeneres's show. Loves to boat and be with my family.

Charnel Graber
Reality Kids Assistant/Local Impact Director

Married to Roger. Mom to two kids and Meemaw to five grandkids. Loves family time and going the happiest place on earth, Disney.

Roger Graber
Reality Kids Pastor/World Impact Pastor

Married to Charnel (best friend and incredible ministry partner). Dad to two kids and Papa to 5 grandkids. Favorite sayings are “no worries” and “your response is your responsibility”.

Jenny Petersen
Administrative Assistant

Wife to highschool sweetheart, Jordan. Mom to Levi, Macie and Maeve. Born and raised Nebraskan. Coffee, book, and organization lover.

Peter Vogel
Youth Pastor

Married to Rachel. Enjoys being outside. Also enjoys being home and watching TV shows and playing games. Loves hanging out with friends and family. Football fan of Ohio State University and the Pittsburgh Steelers.