After receiving Jesus Christ as LORD and SAVIOR as a young teenager, Pastor Ernie received his calling while serving in the United States Marine Corps in December of 1991. Pastor Ernie served as the founding Pastor of the Celebration Christian Center in 1996 where he remained until July 2007. Pastor Ernie has since pioneered The Cross Connection Community Church (C4) in the city of La Mirada, CA.
Pastor Ernie is known for his practical teaching of the Word of God mixed with a bit of humor. His passion is to see people saved, healed, delivered and prospering in all the fullness of God. He is married to his lovely wife, Vivian. They are blessed to have two beautiful adult daughters, Mallory and Melissa, their son-in-law Danny and three adorable grandkids, Daniel, Penelope and Joseph.
