ZAC GANDARA - SENIOR YOUTH PASTOR, CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER

Pastor Zac has been the catalyst behind the growth and expansion of Next Level Youth, the revolutionary youth ministry arm of Casey Treat Ministries. (www.caseytreat.org, www.nxlyouth.com) SInce 2004 NXL has grown from 75 to now reaching 600+ young people in two simultaneous locations in the Seattle area every week.  Branching off into various campus ministries and outreaches weekly.

Zac is a sought after youth communicator who travels extensively speaking at Conferences, Church Services, Camps, Leadership Events and Youth Ministries. His message is relevant and humorous. Zac’s fun and captivating communication style will have you laughing while you’re growing.

Zac's heart for Youth Pastors and leaders being successful in their calling has lead to great opportunities and relationship with youth ministries across America. Recently honored to be asked to partner with Ron Luce and Acquire The Fire Youth Pastors Conferences to help Youth Leaders build lasting youth ministries that will reach our nations youth.

Zac and Jen also do leadership consulting with other ministries creating culture and growth for youth and generational ministries. He’s current consultant work is with Destiny Christian Center. Training leaders and developing a biblical culture of growth for their youth ministry.

His recent battle with kidney failure has allowed him the opportunity to minister in new areas, even being featured in a nationally released magazine with his testimony of God's amazing grace bringing him victory and strength.

Zac and Jennifer Gandara live in Federal Way, WA. They enjoy shopping and being with friends and family, as well as their two dogs that bring them much joy and laughter. And...Yes they will be having children in the near future.  More can be seen on them at www.loveisnotlost.org