Pastor Ian has a Master Degree in Christian Ministries and A Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty University and loves to continue his education through reading and study. Ian is also an Ordained Minister in the Wesleyan Church. Ian began serving as Lead Pastor at Antioch Wesleyan Church in April 2023. After growing up without the Lord in his life, he found Jesus Christ while attending his local youth group in Newport Beach CA in 2001. Ian knew he wanted to enter into ministry, but after high school and a few years of surfing, Pastor Ian joined the Marine Corps in 2006 where he served as a M1A1 Tank Crewman until 2012. After his deployment to Iraq in 2008, he met his wife Megan and began serving in ministry in 2009 at his local church. Over the past 14 years in ministry, Ian has loved sharing the gospel and teaching the Word of God through expository preaching.
On his off time, Pastor Ian enjoys listening to a good book on audible, watching a good movie or taking a walk with his family.