Pastor Ellis came to faith in the Lord Jesus on June 12, 1982 at a men's Bible study.  Although he started out on fire for Jesus, he would describe the first 20 years of his walk with God as 90% committed. The other 10% throughout those years would be the cause of great pain and loss. God used the pain and trials of his life to bring him to full commitment and service to Himself. Pastor Ellis' passion is for the lost, especially those who may be religious but do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and for Christians to experience the fullness of life that comes from total commitment to the Lord Jesus. His overwhelming desire is to live every second completely surrendered to the Lord who loves him and gave Himself to save him. Pastor Ellis is married to God's gift to him, Kellien. They have a blended family of four adult children and a growing number of grandchildren.