Bud was born into a believing family in East Los Angeles. In his high school years, he learned the good and hard experience of conviction of sin along with the wondrous joy of being loved by God in Christ Jesus.

In 1985, Bud received a Bachelors in Christian Education from Biola University. After graduation, he went to work in his family’s steel fabrication business while involved in children’s ministry at Whittier Hills Baptist Church.

During his 13 years at Whittier Hills, the Lord gave Bud a passion for ministry to children and young families, and his responsibilities eventually grew to a staff position as Pastor of Parent and Children’s Discipleship (1998–2007).

Bud came to Bethlehem in 2008 and currently serves as our Pastor for Children & Family Discipleship. His primary longing is to see Jesus’ face and help others long to see him, too. This is especially so for parents and their children.

Bud and his wife, Lisa, have been married since 1987. They have two children and four grandchildren.