About Us
Who We Are
Revive Ministry is a faith-driven community rooted in the Great Commission, built around the conviction that discipleship is relational — not programmatic.
Our Story
How Revive Began
Revive Ministry wasn't something we set out to build. In many ways, it grew naturally from the life we were already living. We kept opening our home. We kept sharing meals. We kept studying Scripture, praying with people, serving together, and walking through life's challenges alongside one another.
As we read the Gospels, we became convinced that discipleship is relational. Jesus didn't build a program. He invited people into His life. He walked with them, taught them, challenged them, encouraged them, and showed them what it looked like to follow the Father. That conviction continues to shape everything we do at Revive.
We believe ministry and life are not separate things. They are the same thing. Discipleship happens around dinner tables, in living rooms, during difficult conversations, while serving others, and in the ordinary moments of everyday life. That's how Jesus discipled people, and that's the model we seek to follow.
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To be disciples that make disciples — equipping and empowering individuals to transition from spiritual infancy to maturity, cultivating communities where all are welcomed to abide, heal, and grow in fellowship with God and one another. We strive to break down barriers to God's love and grace, providing a place where transformation transcends societal norms.
Vision
By joining God in teaching, equipping, and healing, we foster a culture of discipleship and sustainable multiplication — raising up harvesters who embody Jesus's teachings beyond the traditional confines, seeing lives transformed, communities revived, and the world impacted by Spirit-led laborers.
Values
Seek First the Kingdom
Matthew 6:33
Disciples Who Make Disciples
Matthew 9:37–38
Advance the Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew 28:18–20
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Patrick Kinchler
Founder & Executive Director
Follower of Jesus.
Husband to Anna. Dad.
A few years ago, the Lord completely changed the direction of my life. What began as a growing hunger for Scripture and a desire to know Him more eventually became a calling to invest my life in making disciples.
I believe discipleship is relational because that's how Jesus demonstrated it. He didn't separate ministry from everyday life. He shared meals, traveled with people, taught them, corrected them, encouraged them, and invited them into His life. That conviction has shaped both my family and the ministry we lead today.
My wife and children have been part of this journey from the beginning. We've opened our home, shared our table, and invited others into our lives because we believe ministry and life are not separate things. They are the same thing.
Today I serve as the Founder and Executive Director of Revive Ministry, where our focus is helping people follow Jesus, grow in spiritual maturity, and learn to disciple others. Whether through discipleship homes, community gatherings, one-on-one relationships, or simply sharing life together, my desire is to be faithful to Jesus and help others do the same.
“My desire is to be faithful to Jesus and help others do the same.”
— Patrick Kinchler
James Chvala
Director of Discipleship & Ministry Operations
Ordained Minister. Licensed Addiction Counselor.
Chaplain. U.S. Navy Veteran.
James Chvala is an ordained minister, licensed addiction counselor, chaplain, and ministry leader with decades of experience helping people encounter Christ, find healing, and grow in spiritual maturity.
Throughout his life and ministry, James has served individuals, families, churches, and nonprofit organizations through pastoral care, discipleship, addiction recovery, leadership development, and community outreach. His experience includes founding and leading ministries, directing recovery programs, mentoring leaders, and serving in executive leadership roles.
Known for his wisdom, compassion, and steady leadership, James has a unique ability to walk alongside people through life's most difficult seasons while helping them discover hope, purpose, and lasting transformation through Jesus Christ. His background as a licensed addiction counselor, chaplain, entrepreneur, and U.S. Navy veteran allows him to combine practical insight with deep pastoral care.
Today, James serves as Director of Discipleship and Ministry Operations for Revive Ministry, where he helps develop leaders, strengthen ministry systems, cultivate healthy discipleship communities, and shepherd people toward a deeper relationship with Jesus.
“Helping people discover hope, purpose, and lasting transformation through Jesus Christ.”
— James Chvala
Governance
Board of Directors
Revive Ministry is governed by a Board of Directors who provide strategic oversight, accountability, and prayerful guidance to our leadership team. Our board members are committed followers of Jesus who believe deeply in our mission and bring a diverse range of experience, wisdom, and expertise to help steward this ministry well. Together, they serve not as distant overseers but as partners in the Great Commission — invested in seeing lives transformed and disciples multiplied.
Patrick Kinchler
President
Patrick Kinchler is the Founder, President, and Executive Director of Revive Ministry. He is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus, grow in spiritual maturity, and discover the life found in following Christ. Patrick believes discipleship is relational and seeks to cultivate Christ-centered communities where people can live life together, grow in faith, and learn to make disciples who make disciples.
Jim Parker
Vice President
Jim joins Revive Ministry as Vice President. His decades of ministry and leadership experience, along with his formal education, will serve as a valuable asset to our young ministry as we continue to mature, multiply, and do our part in advancing the Kingdom of God. Jim brings a heart for discipleship, leadership development, and serving others, and we are grateful for the wisdom and experience he brings to the Revive family.
Anna Kinchler
Secretary
Anna Kinchler is a wife and mother with a heart for loving others and honoring God in all she does. She strives to serve our Father and serve her community by creating meaningful connections, offering encouragement, and being a light to those around her. Anna enjoys spending time with her family, thrifting, and finding beauty in the simple things in life. Through her faith, family, and service, she is passionate about making a positive impact and helping others feel seen, valued, and loved.
Deb Perez
Treasurer
Deb serves as a key administrative support team member, managing finances with care and integrity. As a resident "Mom" figure in the men's discipleship home, she often provides daily encouragement, guidance, and compassionate support to the men she serves. Guided by her 60 plus years of faith in Christ, Deb is passionate about helping others discover hope, healing, and restoration. Through mentorship, love, and genuine care, she strives to create an environment where men feel valued, supported, and empowered to embrace a new future. Her greatest joy is seeing the lives of her "kids" being transformed by God's grace and love.
Gabe Linke
Director of Discipleship
Gabe is passionate about revealing the Father's heart and helping people encounter the transforming love of Jesus Christ. His calling is to encourage, strengthen, and walk alongside others as they grow in their relationship with Jesus, reminding them that they are never alone and that God is faithful in every season. Led by the Holy Spirit, Gabe has a heart for discipleship and desires to see people experience hope, healing, and restoration through the grace, mercy, and truth of Jesus. At Revive Ministry, his heart is to see lives restored, faith strengthened, and disciples equipped to walk in obedience, mature in Christ, and live out God’s purpose for their lives.
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Whether you are looking to be discipled, support the work, or simply learn more — we would love to hear from you.
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