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Updated 4.14.25
Im a young hearted man that not only loves the Lord with my whole heart but genuinely loves people. My warm and joyful smile will embrace you like no other. I have always known that God sent me to this world for a specific task, to bring the message of love and hope to a young generation. Having a mother with a troubled pregnancy, the question to abort hit the surface and almost omitted my birth. However, as a result of God speaking to my parents, they decided to take the risk and have me. Born in Riverside, California, premature at 6 months and only being a small 4.5 pounds, I was diagnosed with asthma. Immediately my parents prayed that I be healed, and before I turned one month old, God healed me which led to my release from the hospital.
Challenges and obstacles tried to steer me away from my destiny at a young age. Being the youngest of an older brother and sister was delightful, until I had to deal with a broken home and was forced to go into foster care at the age of 10. It was the first time I was separated from my birth parents and sister, but God was with me and favor followed me. My brother joined me in foster care as for my older sister, she ran away. We all dealt with the struggles that came from the physical abuse, alcoholism, and drug use by our mother.
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After one year, my brother and I were reunited with our father and was released from foster care. Soon after, I developed a relationship with God when I was saved at 12 years old. The whole family was reunited when I was 16, and they began to follow Christ as well. Immediately, I began to follow in my calling.
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Moreover, I began serving and leading in music, media, and youth ministry. I have had the opportunity to reach many individuals through these various ministries, not only here in Las Vegas but all over the country. I have served as a Minister of Music for 15 years training and directing sanctuary, youth, and mass choirs. I also directed church bands and lead worship.
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My strongest interest was in the youth ministry, where I mentored students, helping to train and develop strong youth leaders and student volunteers. In doing that, since 1994 I have developed youth curriculums and overall structured music and youth ministries for almost three decades. All that came to an end August 1, 2021. During that time, I also built media ministries and established social networking in churches. See the, O Gala: A Night to Remember for the finale night after 27 years here.
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Currently, I attend The Mountain Church a very vibrant community under the leadership of Pastors' Samuel & Jessica Goulet. Their vision to "Love God, Love People," is a refreshing stride of my heart beat. I currently assist in building community and sit on the board.
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Of course, because I have so much energy, I wear many hats. I am the CEO of ODA Financial Services, were I consult start- ups and existing small businesses raise capital. Additionally, I work with an International Global non-profit called Genius Schools US. I am very active as an advisor a Genius Coach, and the Genius of play.
Genius Schools US train and mentor students to bring out their inner genius, and help with community projects here in Las Vegas, and around the world.
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I also love to workout. My main workout is swimming, but I also cycle, lift and add yoga on a regular basis. June 2020 I went plant -based, and it seems to extremely agree with my lifestyle.
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Overall, I am someone you will never forget when you meet me. My appreciation for life stands tall, since I know I almost didn't make it into this world. With that in mind, treating people with love and taking interest in others is second nature. Everyone needs a little bit of Orlander, not because of who I am, but because of who is inside of me.
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