As a young teenager, Pastor Ernie received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. During his time as a United States Marine Corps, he received his calling and began to dedicate his life to it. His ministry began in 1992, while attending Cottonwood School of Ministry in Los Alamitos, CA.  In 1996, he became the founding Pastor for 11 years, of the Celebration Christian Center in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.  Pastor Ernie has since pioneered C4 Cross Connection Community Church in the city of La Mirada, CA. He is known for his practical teaching of the Word 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, Melissa and Mallory, their son-in-law, Danny, and two adorable grandchildren, Daniel and Penelope.