About

Scotty Kessler is the Director of The Robert Coleman School of Discipleship and The Wes Neal School Of Sports Ministry at Faith International University and Seminary (http://faithiu.edu/) in Tacoma (WA), where he is also an adjunct professor in both programs.

His primary focus is on supporting the nation of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide in prayer. Additionally, he partners on initiatives related to advancing the Kingdom of God through corporate prayer, disciple-making and through the integration of sport and faith.

His vocational background is primarily in football coaching. He has over 35 years of experience as both a head and assistant football coach and consultant, having coached at the college level in Washington, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as at the High School level on the West Coast and in Florida.

He lives in Fort Myers, Florida, with his wife Tammy and daughter Rylee. Additionally, he has two adult sons, Taylor and Reid Roelofs (wife Briana).

Vocational History:

2020 to currently – Consultant on initiatives related to the nation of Israel and in advancing the Kingdom of God through prayer, disciple-making, and sports ministry. Also focused on global missions, in particular to the nations of Afghanistan, Macedonia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2017-2019 Director of The Robert Coleman School of Discipleship and the Wes Neal School of Sports Ministry at Faith International University and Seminary in Tacoma (WA)

2010-2017 Life Center Church Pastoral Staff, Tacoma (WA)

1997-2002 & 2005-present  Consultant College Football Programs, Tacoma (WA) Assisting in the development of Football Programs, leadership development, leadership strategies and in the implementation of sports related philosophies of competition

2007-2008 Director of Network Development, The Revalesio Corp, Tacoma (WA)
Responsible for partnering with leaders in Africa in their ongoing efforts to develop future African leadership.

2002-2004 Head Football Coach, Greenville College, Greenville (IL)

1992-1996 Asst. Football Coach, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma (WA)

1992 Sports Agent, America’s Best INC, Portland (OR)

1990-1991 Sports Agent, Master Plan Management, Chicago (IL)

1989-1990 Office Coordinator, Lutheran Brotherhood Financial Services, Baltimore (MD)

1981-1988 Assistant Football Coach at various Colleges and High schools:

University of Tennessee – 1983, 1985 (Graduate Coach)
Pacific Lutheran University (WA) – 1981, 1982, 1984, 1992 -1996
North Park College (IL) – 1987
Trinity Valley Community College (TX) – 1986
* High School Coaching in Florida, California and Washington

Kessler’s Playing Experience
1981 Free Agent Tryout with Denver Broncos

1979-1980 Pacific Luthern University

1978 University of the Pacific