Fr. John grew up in Cerritos, California, and currently resides in Huntington Beach with his wife, Rachael, and their two children.
John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies in English & Film & Television; graduated from the Professional Program in Screenwriting at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, & Television; earned a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Buckingham; and an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
John was ordained as a Deacon at St. Matthew’s in July 2020, and then a Priest in January 2023. He leads the monthly Men’s Gathering, the Acolytes Ministry, and visits the homebound as part of the Visitation Ministry.