Although he was born in Odessa, TX, John has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. John received his B.S. in Visual Art from Biola University in 2003. During his time at Biola, John was drawn to working with the Jr. High Ministry of his church and began a lifelong love for Art, Theology, and Ministry. John married his wife Dorothy in 2003. They have three children: Lilian, Clementine, and Solomon.

John received his MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College in 2006. He worked as a sculpture professor at Biola University for 8 years until he was called to return to ministry in the local church. In 2013, John was asked to serve as the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at All Saints Church. While no longer teaching as an artist, John finds many opportunities in church ministry to draw on his art background.

As the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at All Saints Church, John works with the leadership of the church to develop, implement, and lead programs for youth and children that build community and make disciples who know and follow Jesus. John delights in the opportunity this role gives him to think creatively about many aspects of the ministry of All Saints Church to the community.

Particularly, John enjoys creatively examining established traditions, the historic Liturgical Calendar, and current programs. He looks for ways to shape intergenerational events and ministry models that extend from these historic roots and that maximize the existing skills and resources within All Saints Church. John believes that this kind of thinking is key to achieving a church life that is authentic, sustainable, and effective at both discipleship and evangelism.