I was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and have been attending church my entire life. Chester Avenue Community Church was the first church I attended, and we did so until God called my family to another ministry, and we left in 1997. Many years later I am proud to say that I returned home to be the Youth Pastor of some truly gifted and remarkable students. God's hand is on my life and I thank him every moment that he continues to grow me as I help my students grow.