LEAD PASTOR at Legacy Church

June 2018 - Present (Tustin, CA)

I planted this church alongside my wife, hearing the call from God while I was in college to start a church in Orange County. We launched on January 5, 2020, just ten weeks before the Covid pandemic. In addition to all the start up work (ie. mission and vision statements, growing a launch team, raising funds etc), it has been an honor to steward the call of God and shepherd this church community since 2018 (when we started hosting interest meetings). Part of my role is to provide visionary and organizational leadership to this growing church with a heart for legacy, community impact, and biblical truth. My role encompasses preaching, strategic planning, team oversight, and financial stewardship. Through cultivating a strong church culture and developing community partnerships, God has strengthened our congregation spiritually but also position the church as a trusted resource within our city. With a passion for excellence and sustainability, I’ve helped shape both the spiritual direction and the operational foundation of the church.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

• Oversee the spiritual and organizational health of the church, aligning all ministries with long-term vision and values.

• Cast vision and curate church culture with an emphasis on building a Legacy for future generations.

• Write and preach biblically sound, engaging sermons that encourage discipleship and reach new believers.

• Collaborate with pastoral staff to care for the congregation’s spiritual needs and disciple members toward Christlikeness.

• Cultivate relationships with civic and community leaders to establish the church as a citywide resource.

• Provide strategic financial leadership, including managing church funds and launching successful fundraising campaigns.

• Partner with the Board of Trustees to establish and execute a long-term financial savings plan.

• Lead the adoption of foundational governance documents, including bylaws, employee handbook, and policy manual.

• Oversee Pastoral Staff and Board of Trustees to ensure healthy leadership and accountability structures.

• Negotiate lease agreements to secure facilities that support ministry growth and outreach.

• Produce in-house creative content including photography, video, and graphic design to enhance communication and engagement.

ASSISTANT PASTOR at Grace Community

Aug 2016 - June 2018 (Whittier, CA)

In this role, I led the worship ministry that transformed church culture and engagement in worship. I played a pivotal role in a complete church rebrand, updating the vision and identity to reflect a fresh, forward-thinking approach. I launched a thriving small group ministry that debuted with 25 groups—exceeding Sunday attendance in its first semester—and contributed to a season of rapid growth where church attendance doubled under the leadership of the pastoral team. Beyond ministry development, I managed the day-to-day operations and staff to ensure smooth execution of church programs and events. The church nearly doubled in my time there due to the staff’s unity and commitment to the vision.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

• Oversaw a growing worship ministry, elevating both musical excellence and congregational engagement.

• Played a key role in the church’s full rebrand, including updating vision, messaging, and creative direction.

• Launched a small group ministry with 25 active groups, surpassing Sunday attendance during its first semester.

• Contributed to a season of rapid church growth, with overall attendance doubling under pastoral leadership.

• Managed church staff and daily operations to ensure alignment with vision and organizational goals.

WORSHIP PASTOR at Calvary Assembly

July 2014 - Aug 2016 (Lomita, CA)

During my time in this Long Beach area church we saw incredible growth in the worship team and the church as a whole. The worship team grew to have multiple teams with multiple leaders overseeing teams. We installed an entirely new sound system and brought the overall production department to a new level. While I was there I also served as an overseer to Youth, Small Groups, Outreach and Kids ministries.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

• Planned worship sets and environmentals.

• Grew the worship ministry and developed multiple worship leaders.

• Installed new sound system and built out a video production space for announcements and testimonies to be filmed.

• The church and team experienced stable growth as Sunday attendance nearly doubled in those two years.

EDUCATION:

BACHELORS DEGREE in Religion

Vanguard University of Southern California
Graduated in 2014 with an emphasis in Pastoral Theology and Church Leadership.

LICENSED & ORDAINED

Assemblies of God
Licensed in April 2012; Ordained in June 2017

POLICE CHAPLAIN

Tustin Police Department
March 2025 - Present

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