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 in Tacoma (WA) where he is also an adjunct professor in both programs.

He has a heart for prayer and discipleship and is focused on the restoration and spiritual renewal of Israel.

He has over 35 years of Head and Assistant Football Coaching and Consulting experience, having coached primarily at the college level with stops in Illinois, Tennessee, Texas, California, Florida and Washington State.

He lives in Omaha (NE) with his wife Tammy and daughter Rylee. Additionally, he has two adult sons, Taylor and Reid Roelofs.

Vocational History:

2020 and currently – Consultant on initiatives related to advancing the Kingdom of God; prayer, discipleship and sports ministry. Also committed to global missions, in particular to the 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