Joel Alvarado

Restoration Ministry

Responsibilities:
I am the Pastor for the Restoration ministry called Breaking Free which is a ministry that focuses restoration to an individual’s capacity to grow and move forward, moving past the past and towards their new identity in Christ. I will also be involved in the upcoming Hispanic Development Center.

Background:
I am married to my beautiful wife of nineteen years Joanna, an amazing woman of God who has an extraordinary gift of loving people. I have five kids, all gifts from God. Jacob, Colton, Julia, Janae and Jeneva. I grew up in the church. The son of a Pastor who happened to marry a Pastor’s daughter. There’s eighty five years of ministry legacy behind us! I went to Grace Bible Institute in the City of Long Beach, CA. Have service in leadership for youth and men’s ministry and outreach teams and as an Associate Pastor. I have worked with mission organizations in Nicaragua and P.A.R.A church ministries such as Youth with a Mission and Mercy Ships International. I worked along side Hispanic ministries (Hispanic Association of Bilingual Bicultural Ministries) and faith-based organizations that helped with national Latino causes with various Spanish denominations. I am a graduate of The Rock School of Ministry.

Favorite Life Scripture:

"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." – John 8:36

Favorite Hobbies:
Spending time with my wife Joanna and having fun laughing, joking with family and friends, Reading.

Favorite Foods and Restaurant:
Starbucks & Mimi’s Cafe.

How To Contact Me:
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