Jesse Berndt

Jesse Berndt serves as an Elder at Real Church Communities, where he feels called to disciple others to become disciples. When visiting Real Church Communities, Jesse is often one of the first to offer a warm greeting and help people feel at home.

Jesse and his wife, Tracy, have been married for over 25 years and have three grown children. Together, they operate a local hay and cattle farm, where faith, family, and hard work are central to daily life.

Jesse grew up attending church across several Christian denominations. Reflecting on his faith journey, he shares, “I knew about God, but I didn’t truly know Him as my friend and Savior until my mid‑thirties. That was when God softened my heart and began leading me on a path of ministry.”

In his free time, Jesse enjoys spending time with family and friends and working in the shop on farm equipment, motorcycles, and ATVs. And if there’s a cookout involved, you can be sure beef will be on the menu.