In the fall of 2007, several families from Trinity Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia started a bible study group in Henrico County, Virginia under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Nathaniel D. West. In early 2008, the Bible Study Group in conjunction with Rev. Dr. Nathaniel D. West also known as “Pastor Nate” formed the ministry known today as Real Life Ministries.
The group moved from Henrico County to Chester, Virginia to the former Chester Middle School for worship. After several months of service at that location, the church moved to Curtis Elementary School where we worshiped for two years. Under his leadership and tutelage, our mission has been to spread God's word in Chester, VA and throughout the world. His vision was to remove all labels and stigma on who we are and how we worship by moving to an unorthodox worship service which takes place on Saturday evenings. The purpose of services on Saturday is to allow our congregants to prepare for a full day of rest and meditation on Sunday. Through much prayer and supplication the mission is still the same today and we continue to pray God’s will for our community, congregation and Real Life family.
In September 2014, Pastor Nate was called in a different direction, adhering to God’s request in his life. With his prayers and guidance, Pastor Nate assisted Real Life with seeking a new Under Shepherd for the ministry and in December 2014, Pastor Alton Jamison was selected as the second Pastor of Real Life. In August 2015 Pastor Jamison tendered his resignation and immediately thereafter Rev. Dr. Deborah M. Martin stepped in to assist Real Life through the transition. After several months of dynamic preaching and support to the ministry, the title of Interim Pastor was bestowed on Dr. Martin.
In November 2015, Rev. Dr. Deborah M. Martin answered the call to become the third Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries. Dr. Martin is a prolific preacher who is gifted in preaching and teaching while sharing the good news to all who seek to commit to a relationship with God though Jesus Christ. She has a clear vision for the ministry and desires to fulfill the legacy of her predecessors through love, acceptance and by rightfully dividing the word of God.
Our worship experiences are filled with total praise as we usher in the Holy Spirit and prolific preaching by our Pastor which is offered up to God. Our service is biblically based through sound doctrine which we are committed to upholding. Our name Real Life Ministries speaks to the practical aspects of everyday life. This church believes that God wants every aspect of our lives to be healthy and therefore we are committed to dealing with the real issues in our lives.
Whether you've been attending church for years or haven't stepped into a sanctuary in decades, we hope you'll come and join us on Saturdays for a worship experience filled with praise and worship. At Real Life Ministries, our purpose is winning souls to the glory of God through His son Jesus Christ by helping believers and non-believers grow in their Christian faith.
Here at Real Life Ministries, affiliation isn’t an issue because we are a Non-Denomination organization welcoming everyone as we seek to establish a relationship with God.