Dan was born and raised in Southern California, and began following Jesus at an early age, and baptized at 11.  He surrendered to the call to ministry in college while attending Cal State University, Fullerton and therefore change his major from music to Religion and added a minor in philosophy.  After graduating in 2000, he continued his education at Talbot School of Theology and there earned a master's degree in Divinity.  He graduated in 2005, the same year he married his wife, Crystal.  Through all that time he served at on church staff in many capacities, including youth ministry, men's ministry, kids' ministry, and small groups.  

In August of 2022 Dan and his family moved to Texas to serve at Covenant Life Baptist Church.  

Dan loves to study and is passionate about helping people see how great God is and follow Him.