Ivan joined our staff in September 2021. Prior to this, he served at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, TX for seven years, where he helped to grow a successful Spanish Ministry with two services at two different campuses. Prior to been called to ministry he worked in sales for different industries.

He was born and raised in El Salvador and came to the United States at the age of 16. Two years later he trusted Christ as Lord and Savior. That was his starting point for his passion to serve others. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from the College of Biblical Studies, Houston TX, and a Master of Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary.  

He loves learning new things, specially anything pertaining to leadership and personal development. He is married to Alina, and they have a son named Gael. They love to travel locally, nationally and worldwide.