Real Life Family Center

Staff

HR Huntsman
Lead Pastor
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HR was born and raised in the deserts and mountains of southern New Mexico.  He was not raised in anything vaguely resembling a Christian home. His home was rife with anger, alcoholism and abuse. HR’s father died at a young age when HR was 9 years old.  His unstable and fatherless home took its toll on him as a youngster. However, while serving in the Air Force at age 19, his life would take a dramatic turn. While on a Christmas leave, a good friend invited him to church and HR heard the most amazing story ever… Jesus had come, lived, died and rose again to set him free. That good news changed his life forever.  All former life plans were scrapped and he began to study so he could give back to his Savior by investing in people. Along the way HR met and married the love of his life Gwen.  In her he found a supporter, encourager, lover and best friend who strengthened him and brought balance to his life. In 1994, HR & Gwen began Real Life Family Center with 23 people. Real Life Family Center is a growing, dynamic & life changing community of Christ followers who are committed to an authentic expression of Christ’s love in their lives and in the lives of people around them.  HR is all about putting faith to work and leading Real Life Family Center is one of his primary passions.  As HR says in his own words, “Real Life Family Center is built around the premise that there is always room for one more in God’s family, because at 19 years of age that one more was me. I am thrilled to be part of an exciting community that is changing our world – one person at a time.”

HR & Gwen are very happily married and have two awesome kids – Danielle and Nate, who are both active in their faith and ministry at Real Life Family Center.