Ivan was born in Harlingen, Texas, and was raised by his grandmother in a Hispanic community. His early childhood experiences of rejection left him with a feeling of inferiority. At age 17, in a time of great pain in his heart, Ivan was handed a Bible. Not knowing what he held, he opened it to 1 Corinthians 13. With a new hunger for love and truth, Ivan began his quest to find the will of God for his life. Now, after 40 years in ministry, across many countries and through much trial, pain, and victory, he has found his voice. Ivan is dedicated to healing the broken heart, building the local ch...