In his early 20s, Wes cried out to Jesus and experienced salvation and deliverance from a life of severe substance abuse and perversion. Since then, he has continued to be amazed at the grace and mercy of Jesus. Wes has served in various pastoral and leadership roles within the church, ranging from Baptist to independent Charismatic churches, and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church St. Louis. He and his wife recently celebrated their 23rd anniversary and have four children ranging from 9 to 16 years old. His favorite Bible passage for most of his life has been Luke 24:32, and he absolutely loves voyaging the mountains of Colorado, hunting elk with family and close friends.