Pastor Ray has been a christ follower since age 13 and found his purpose for life at that time also. He is married to his wife of almost 16 years Rachel and they have 4 children. The kids' names are Gabriella, Zeke, Bella, and Leo.He is passionate about making his wife and family more important than what he does. 
 

He has a BA in Youth Ministry and Theology, a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership and is in Dissertation writing for his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. Pastor Ray is passionate about building God's kingdom and has been doing it since age 17 where he worked with his youth pastor to plant a church. Before planting City Center Church in Berkeley CA he was an executive pastor of a multisite church in the Bay Area. He is passionate about choosing Purpose over living for personal Preference.