My Story. His Hope.

I first encountered Jesus as an eight-year-old growing up in Caracas, Venezuela. My family had been invited to a small church started by American missionaries, and it was there that I experienced the love of Jesus for the first time. I grew up loving the church, learning about God, and eventually making the decision to be baptized.

But as I entered my teenage years, financial struggles and painful circumstances at home began to shake my faith. I slowly walked away from Jesus, convinced that I could build a better life on my own. Then, in December 1999, while facing the death of my uncle and witnessing a national tragedy unfold in Venezuela, God got my attention. In a moment I'll never forget, I sensed Him speaking to my heart: “What you can do is temporary. What I can do is eternal.” That day, I surrendered my life to Jesus again, and nothing has been the same since.

Those early experiences in ministry also brought one of God's greatest blessings into my life: my wife, Erin. What began as a friendship grew into a relationship rooted in our shared love for Jesus and a desire to serve Him together. We had the privilege of serving in both Venezuela and the United States, leading worship, investing in students, and discovering God's calling for our lives side by side. Today, we're blessed with three beautiful kids, Evan, Lily, and Sadie, who bring more joy, laughter, and adventure into our lives than we could have imagined. Looking back, I can see God's faithfulness in so many unexpected ways.

For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of serving in pastoral ministry, including preaching, church planting, worship ministry, and developing leaders. Growing up in Venezuela and serving in the United States has given me a deep appreciation for the beauty of the global Church and a passion for helping people from different cultures and backgrounds follow Jesus together.

Today, I serve as a Campus Pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I get to lead a diverse, multigenerational community. Each summer, I also have the privilege of speaking at Christ in Youth (CIY) events, encouraging students to take their faith seriously and follow Jesus boldly. Whether I'm preaching to a congregation, speaking with students, or coaching a leader, my heart is the same: to help people discover the hope of Jesus and take their next step with Him.