During my senior year of High School, I moved to a new school, joined the wrestling team, and met Tim. He invited me to Church several times and one day I took him up on his offer. That Sunday I visited the Santa Maria Valley Baptist Church where I heard the message of salvation and went forward. Repenting of my sins, I accepted Christ as my Savior and was baptized.

After conversion, I devoted myself to Bible study and prayer. My time with God confirmed in my heart that I could do nothing but serve Him for the rest of my life. Later, God called me to missions, and led me to West Coast Baptist College. There I was trained in leading souls to Christ and seeing people baptized and discipled. This is where I met my wife Sarah.

In May of 2001, I graduated from West Coast Baptist College with a degree in Missions. After College I interned at Santa Maria Valley LIGHTHOUSE Baptist Church where I was ordained and worked for two years completing my training under the guidance of Pastor Jerry Scheidbach.