Ray and Michele grew up in Orange County in southern California. Michele became a believer at an early age, while Ray came to faith in Christ in high school. After college, Ray and Michele were married and felt called to full time ministry. They worked for two years in college ministry at Fresno State in Central California where they joined Sierra View Presbyterian (PCA).

After sensing more need for training, they left for Covenant Seminary in St. Louis where Ray worked on an M. Div. degree. While there, they were actively involved in ministering to Central American international students, and developed a heart for Hispanic people and culture. When Ray and Michele heard about Border Evangelism and Mercy Ministries (BEAMM) outreach to people for Christ along the US/Mexican border, they were immediately excited about joining them.

Ray and Michele will work with MTW and BEAMM in Tijuana, Mexico, where Ray will be a church planter. They desire to see God plant strong, growing churches along the border. Their prayer is that God will glorify Himself in the lives of His people there and raise up laborers for the gospel for the whole world!