My story begins in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in Brooklyn during the 50s and 60s was an adventure, there was so much to do and always so many ways to get into trouble. I always would say, “Boy, did I luck out and get out of this situation and that situation.” Little did I know at that time, that God had a plan for my life even though I didn't know Him.
Then one day in 1979, God sent me one of His children, Virginia. She was definitely different from anybody I have ever met before in Brooklyn. We spent a lot of time together, I got to know her well and we became friends. When she left to go back home to California, I felt lonely and lost, so I decided to visit her knowing in my heart I would never return to my Brooklyn. In June of 1980, we got married and I surrendered my life to God, and it's been a blessing every day since.
In the year of 2000, we moved to the desert and started attending Grace Chapel of Indio. I was serving as an elder, then in 2011, I was asked to come on staff. I feel so blessed and humbled to be able to shepherd the people here. I look forward to shepherding many more years my brothers and sisters who attend Grace, our church body is like family.
On a personal note, Virginia and I had been married for 42 years and we have five wonderful children, and we have been blessed with six grandchildren.
