Joe and his wife Maria came to us in April 2006. He now has over 19 years of experience preaching and teaching the Word. He has worked as a missionary in Mexico, Siberia, Russia, Ukraine, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Japan and Hawaii. He has also worked with the Sunset International Bible Institute AIM (Adventures In Missions) Program in Quito, Ecuador, and while in the United States Air Force worked with the AMEN (American Military Evangelizing Nations) Program. He has served several congregations in Texas as a minister and youth minister. Joe is a graduate of the Biblical Studies and Ministry Program, Sunset School of Preaching, Lubbock, Texas. He has an extensive education to include a Doctorate of Ministry from the Theological University of America, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His education also includes Biblical studies of the Greek Language and Church History while attending Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas. Joe and Maria have been blessed with one son, Joe who is presently a college student.