Resources
- - - How to Cultivate Intimacy with God
      The true treasure of following Jesus is getting to have an ongoing and ever-deepening relationship with God.
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About
- - - How to Follow Jesus
      We are empowered to follow Jesus in three foundational ways: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus Did.
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Community
- - - How to Get Connected
      Whether you’re new or have been part of our community for some time, here are the many ways you can get connected to others and build relationships.
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Ministry
- - - How to Start Serving
      Discover all the exciting ways you can serve in our community and in San Francisco.
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Giving
- - - Why We Give
      As followers of Jesus, we give in response to the grace and generosity of God. Our giving is not a legalistic compulsion, but rather a cheerful offering of whatever amount God has placed on our hearts by His grace.
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  - - Ways to Give
    - Financial Reporting

Matt Barrios

Leadership Training & Development Minister

Way back when, Matt lived in the LA area studying English Literature in college and training in Christian spirituality in seminary.

Now at Reality SF, he is totally in his wheelhouse training and developing leaders, while creating Practice content for our Community Groups. Additionally, Matt is an accredited spiritual director and loves providing direction to RSF congregants.

In his free time, he loves to do absolutely anything with his powerful, compassionate, free-spirited wife, Lindsay.

Matt and Lindsay live in the Tenderloin District.

Meet Our Team

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

Danielle Stowaway, Justice & Outreach Coordinator

Danielle cares for our relationships with local partner organizations and missionaries, while also cultivating Reality's ministry in San Francisco and beyond.

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Emily Houghton, Nursery Ministry Coordinator

Emily supports our nursery volunteers in caring for the babies of The Village, while also encouraging and connecting with parents.

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Tarik El-Ansary, Administration & Finance Pastor | Elder

In addition to serving as an elder, Tarik oversees our church’s finances, human resources, facilities, and legal contracts.

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