Dale Gustafson

Raised in Walnut Creek, Dale met his wife Lisa when they were students at Biola University. Dale has been in ministry for 30 years and has served as a Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Lead Pastor.

As Reality SF’s Executive Director, Dale oversees and manages the staff, helping them to lead and care for the ministries which they lead.

Besides five years on the beautiful island of Maui, Dale and Lisa have lived most of their married lives in the Bay Area. Lisa is an amazing public school kindergarten teacher, and they have one daughter, Anna, who attends Biola University. Dale has also been a high school football coach for many years and is a longtime season ticket holder for his beloved 49ers.

Meet Our Team

Learn about some of the other folks who lead our church.

Nkechi Neuberg, Newcomer Engagement & Community Director

Nkechi hosts welcoming spaces where new people can be known, seen, and heard — hopefully leading to soul-enriching experiences.

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David McKinney, Prayer Ministry Director

David supports, cultivates, and provides training for prayer in our church, while also facilitating prayer counseling sessions.

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Brian Kim, Children’s Ministry Assistant Director

Brian seeks to love and serve the children and parents of our congregation by providing places and tools for families to grow in maturity, depth, and wisdom.

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