OMAR GARCIA

DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR

Nickname: “The New Guy” | Enneagram: 3 | APEST: Pastor | Spouse: Allie Garcia | Kids: Mila, Jude, Caleb and Stella

Background: I was born in Venezuela, but moved to Las Vegas at the age of six with my mom and my brother. My mom raised us as a single parent and didn’t know the Lord, so I grew up in a non-Christian home.

It wasn’t until my senior year in high school that I met Jesus through the help of an organization called Young Life. My best friend at the time attended a Young Life camp, gave his life to Jesus, and came back completely transformed! He invited me to church with him as soon as he got back, and I experienced the love of God in such a powerful way that I surrendered my life to Jesus at the age of 18. From that moment on, I wanted nothing more than to tell everyone about the love of Jesus and how He had transformed my life. I began to share with friends and family how He died to take away our sins and give us a brand-new life in Him.

Soon after, I met my wife Allie and we got married at Sunset Cliffs in 2007. Since 2010, I’ve had the honor of serving God’s church in vocational ministry. I started at a church plant as a ministry assistant, then moved into the children’s director role and also served as a youth pastor. Over time, I discovered my passion for discipleship and have served as a small groups/discipleship pastor for 10 years in both church plant and megachurch settings. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary.

Current Role: My life’s purpose is to share God’s love and walk alongside others to help them grow in their faith. Discipleship is at the heart of my ministry and I love nothing more than to watch people take their next steps in their relationship to Jesus! Here at Grace Church I do that by directing and overseeing the House Church Ministry, Ministries of Grace, Equip Classes, Soul Care, First Impressions Teams and Prayer teams! I’m excited about my calling of making disciples here at Grace Church and can’t wait to witness the incredible transformations that God will bring!

Hobbies: In my free time, I love to skateboard, snowboard, and surf, but my favorite thing is spending time with my family! We love adventuring together, whether we’re visiting local playgrounds and museums or exploring national parks. We are always on the hunt for the best donuts and ice cream!

Fun Fact: I can solve a Rubik’s in under a minute!