Rocklin Congressman Kevin Kiley Marries Former Destiny Church Pastor and Agape International Missions Communications Director (Rocklin, California)

Kevin Kiley, a Republican congressman from Rocklin, married Chelsee Gardner on December 30 in Auburn. Gardner, 28, is a former children’s pastor at Destiny Church in Rocklin, a congregation known for its conservative sermons and political influence. She currently serves as the Communications and Content Manager for Agape International Missions, an organization focused on combating sex trafficking through rescue, healing, and transformation.

Gardner is the sister of Tiffany Saathoff, who previously served as a pastor at Destiny Church before becoming president of the Rocklin Unified School District. Saathoff was elected to the district’s board in 2020 and later became president amid community protests over a parental notification policy she helped pass in September.

Kiley, a conservative politician endorsed by former President Donald Trump in 2022, is a member of the House Education & Workforce Committee. He has been vocal about concerns regarding reading levels in California schools. The congressman shared a wedding photo on X, formerly Twitter, on New Year’s Day.

Kiley and Gardner met at a community event in Rocklin, likely the Destiny Church’s annual Celebrate America gathering in Twin Oaks Park, where Kiley delivered a speech. Before his election to Congress in 2022, Kiley represented the 6th District in the California Assembly, covering areas including Rocklin and Roseville.

The connection between Kiley and Gardner highlights the influence of Destiny Church in local politics and community life. The church, known for its conservative messaging, has played a role in shaping both religious and civic engagement in the region.

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