Pastor Sheri Schaefer has been loving, leading, and lifting up people at Church Alive for over 25 years alongside her husband and partner in ministry, Pastor Mike. A proud graduate of UNM and Rhema Bible Training Center, Sheri brings wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of Holy Spirit fire to everything she does.
She’s a passionate teacher with a heart for helping others grow in faith, strengthen their families, and build marriages that last. Whether she’s on a platform preaching or sharing stories over coffee, Sheri knows how to speak truth with grace—and always with that momma-bear love.
Sheri is also an author, with two powerful books under her belt: 10 Minutes to Live and 10 Minute Tips for Parents. When she’s not teaching or pastoring, you can find her in her happy places—at the beach, under the water (snorkeling or scuba diving!), curled up with a good book, or soaking in time with her husband, kids, and grandkids.
Speaking of family—she and Mike have two amazing adult kids: Sarah (married to Jason Kimberly) and Shaun (married to Meghan). They’re also the proud grandparents of four world-changers: Bailey, Drew, Bryce, and Beau.
Pastor Sheri is the kind of person who makes you feel seen, heard, and deeply loved—and leaves you just a little more ready to walk by faith.