About Us

Dave was born in Southern California and attended school at Cal Poly, Pomona. Dave graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering but during his 4th year in school, Dave recommitted himself to Christ and got involved in Campus Crusade for Christ (now known as Cru).

Upon graduating, Dave joined Cru’s full-time staff and was assigned to work at San Jose State University. During his time there, he met Jen, who was a student involved with Cru at San Jose State University.

Jen grew up in Fresno and got involved in Cru at Fresno State where she attended school during her freshmen and sophomore years. During the middle of her 2nd year, she transferred to San Jose State where she continued her involvement with Cru while pursuing a degree in English literature. After graduating in 1992, Jen joined Cru’s full-time staff.

Dave & Jen were married on May 15, 1993 and moved to Tucson, Arizona to work with Cru at the University of Arizona. They served in Arizona for two years before moving back to California.

In 1996, Dave & Jen moved back to Fresno and spent 2 years serving with Cru at Fresno State University as well as Fresno City College.

In the fall of 1998, Dave & Jen moved to Davis and started a brand new Cru ministry at UC Davis. From humble beginnings, Dave & Jen saw the ministry grow from nothing to over 300 students and 5 different culturally specific ministries.

After 10 years at UC Davis, Dave & Jen were asked to take a position of greater responsibility and influence, giving leadership to the staff in Cru’s Pacific Southwest Region. So, in October of 2008, Dave & Jen and their twin boys Jacob and Joshua, moved to Mission Viejo in order to serve as National Directors of Ethnic Field Ministries for the Pacific Southwest Region.

After nearly 25 years working with college students, Dave & Jen sensed the Lord calling them to a new mission field. Starting in 2015, Dave & Jen began working as the Orange County Directors for Cru City’s Embark ministry (a ministry to post-college Young Adults).

Young Adults in our society have been described by Barna Research group as the least evangelized segment of our culture. Through coaching, mentoring and specific Leadership Development opportunities, we help Young Professionals to thrive spiritually and live with purpose in the workplace, at home, and with friends and neighbors.

In addition to ministering to Young Professionals, Dave and Jen also spend some time helping the Cru Military ministry at Camp Pendleton, a Marine Base located just south of Orange County.

Jen is an avid reader and also enjoys shopping, movies, cooking, entertaining and walking our dog Scout.

Dave is an avid Southern California sports fan, rooting for the Lakers, Dodgers, Rams and USC Trojans. In addition, Dave enjoys running, hiking, watching movies, playing guitar and doing home projects around the house.

Dave received his Masters of Arts degree in Theological Studies in 2009 from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Jen is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Spiritual Formation from Talbot Theological Seminary.

In 2001, Dave & Jen adopted twin boys, Jacob and Joshua. After graduating from high school in 2019, Jacob attended the Naval Academy where he graduated with a degree in Robotics and Weapons Engineering. Jacob commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in May 2023 and received a Masters degree in Systems Engineering in June or 2024 from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Jacob is currently in Corpus Christi, Texas training to become a Naval aviator.

Jacob is an avid runner and loves following the Lakers, USC Trojans, Rams and the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers! He loves putting together puzzles with his brother, collecting Legos, playing video games and horsing around with our dog Scout.

Joshua graduated from high school in 2019 and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in May 2023, where he commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Joshua is currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy where he serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the 106th Army unit as a Finance Officer.

Joshua is also an avid runner and loves staying fit and working out. In addition to putting together puzzles with his brother, Joshua loves Military history, collecting Legos, playing video games and horsing around with the dog.