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OUR STAFF
GARY HOPKINS
INTERIM PASTOR
Gary@rlcpullman.com
Gary grew up in Spokane and came to school at WSU where he met his wife, Judy, as volunteer leaders in Young Life. He served on staff with Young Life for 31+ years in the Tri-Cities, San Jose, CA and Malawi, Africa before returning to Pullman 13 years ago as the College Director for Young Life at WSU & U of Idaho. He has a heart for both discipleship as well as reaching the disconnected, disinterested students. The new building will be a focal point for many college events and connections. Gary and Judy have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren.
ALEX LITTLE
COUNSELING
alex@rlcpullman.com
Alex was born in Oregon, but most of his childhood was spent in Olympia, Washington. He graduated from Northwest University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in religion and philosophy and recently graduated with his master's degree in Biblical counseling. Alex and his wife, Carissa, have four children, Landon, Adelyn, Dawson, and Kashton. Alex and Carissa have been involved with Real Life since the church’s first meeting.
CORBAN LAMBERT
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
corban@rlcpullman.com
Corban was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His father and grandfather were both pastors, and Corban completed his degree from Hope International University to follow in their steps. He has served in youth ministry since 2009 and was the youth pastor at Hacienda Heights Baptist Church for four years before joining Real Life in 2018. He hopes to bless others as God has blessed him.
AMANDA DRUFFEL
LIFER KIDS PASTOR
amanda@rlcpullman.com
Amanda grew up in Yakima, Washington and moved to Pullman four years ago with her husband Brett. They have two girls - Morgan (5) and Kami (2). Amanda graduated from the University of Colorado in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications. This Spring she completed her Masters in Teaching through WGU. Since moving to Pullman Amanda has enjoyed volunteering at Real Life while working remotely with a handful of churches throughout Washington. She recently felt the pull to work and serve here at Real Life since the first day she and her family walked into Real Life Church.