Alex was born and raised in Longview, Texas. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps where he served for ten years at Camp Lejeune and Headquarters, Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. After returning from a year-long deployment to Iraq, a friend confronted Alex with the truth of the Gospel and that was the means by which Alex came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at 23 years old.
While attending the singles Sunday school class in Jacksonville, NC, Alex met his wife Stephanie. They were married in 2007 and have the three most wonderful daughters. Alex completed his undergraduate studies with Liberty University. He graduated with his MDiv from Capital Bible Seminary, ThM from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and DMin from The Master’s Seminary.
Alex has served in ministry at Immanuel Bible Church since 2013. First as our Director of Young Adults and later as the Pastor of Single Adults and Membership Connection. In 2024, Alex became the Pastor of Ministries.
When not in the office, Alex enjoys playing golf, going camping, and rooting (mostly in vain) for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.