Dr. Gilbert M. Zendejas
Senior Pastor
It has been my distinct privilege and honor to have led this flock for the last four years.
With the authority that God has entrusted to us ministers, comes an equally great responsibility to provide the similar leadership that Jesus exampled for us. Truth is, we're all the same. No calling or gifting changes that fact that the saints are all God's children and we are but their caretakers, responsible to their Father for their upbringing and care.
Ministry History
- 1965 - Born in Los Angeles , California
- 1971 - Attended Sunday School, San Gabriel Valley Foursquare Church , El Monte, California
- 1971 - Received Christ as personal savior
- 1972 - Baptized in water, Pastor Higgenbotham, San Gabriel Valley Foursquare Church
- 1981 - Rededicated life to the Lord, Calvary Assembly of God , El Monte, California
- 1981 - Preached first message
- 1982 - First evangelistic trip, Whittier, California
- 1983 - Received ministerial license from Lighthouse Christian Bible Institute
- 1985 - Received multiple certifications and licenses from Berean School of the Bible
- 1989 - Received ordination from Liberty Christian Fellowship of the San Gabriel Valley
- 1990 - Appointed Youth Pastor, Calvary Assembly of God , El Monte, CA - Pastor Dr. Gary L. Phillips
- 1990 - Taught ministry-level Bible Classes, Calvary Assembly of God, El Monte, California
- 1992 - Appointed Assistant Pastor, Evangel Assembly of God, Ontario, California - Pastor David Stephens
- 1998 - Appointed Associate Pastor, Victory Life Christian Center, West Covina, California - Pastor Ruben Reyna
- 2000 - Appointed Assistant Pastor, World Faith Ministries, Baldwin Park, California - Pastor Jesse Rosales
- 2001 - Ministered abroad in the United Kingdom
- 2002 - Conference Speaker; World Faith Ministries Conference
- 2004 - Established Lifeway Truth Center, Lifeway Ministries International & Watchmen International, La Puente, California
- 2005 - Received Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree (VBC & SLEBS)
Biography
Dr. Gilbert M. Zendejas was born in Los Angeles in 1965, to Gilbert and Georgia Zendejas of El Monte, California. With his two brothers (Ernie and Sean) and three sisters, (Yvette, Denise and Nadine), Gilbert attended New Lexington School, Columbia School and El Monte Union High School all located in the City of El Monte .
After completing junior high school, Gilbert was the sole student from his school district to be selected for enrollment to Cal State University at Los Angeles under the PACE (Pre-Accelerated College Enrollment) program - a program for youth who exhibited college potential.
During his high school years, Gilbert played football and had leading roles in stage productions, including, "West Side Story," "Get Bill Shakespeare off the Stage," "The Wizard of Oz," and "Fiddler on the Roof." He served one semester as Senior Class President, and two years as Chaplain of the A Cappella Choir. In 1982 and 1983, he was included in "Who's Who in Music," and in 1982 was also included in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." Excelling in music, he was awarded the Bank of America Vocal Music Award, and was one of 200 students selected from more than 18,000 to be a part of the California State Youth Choir. While in high school, Gilbert received licenses and credentials as an Emergency Technician - 1, and as a CNA from Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.
In 1983, after graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force , where he served in Texas, Indiana, Greece, the Philippines and Thailand, as well as, temporary-duty assignments throughout Europe and the Far East. During his military service, Gilbert completed the University of Maryland 's military campus program. While enlisted, he received Air Force level awards and Commendation Medals and service ribbons and was nominated to represent the branch of service as one of the Top Ten Airmen of the Year, 1987.
He has three wonderful children from a former relationship. His daughter Amber is married to Manuel Hinojosa and serves as the Worship Leader and Youth Pastors of Living Word Christian Center, pastored by Edgy Gallegos in Riverside, California. His elder son, Edmund "Tony," attended Ontario High School and now works for the State of Nevada. Joshua graduate from Ontario High School and plans on continuing his education.
After leaving the military and completing his education, Pastor was employed by several companies, large and small, serving in multiple roles. In the course of his 20+ years of secular employment, he has worked as a sales manager, purchasing manager, production manager, plant manager, director of business, director of program management, general manager and vice president. Likewise, his employment has crossed five major industries: chemical manufacturing; sheet metal fabrication; plastics manufacturing; construction products and aerospace manufacturing.
In early 2000, Gilbert married his newly found sweetheart, Kimberly Duhem. Kimberly had two sons from her previous marriage, (Kyle and Casey). Together they have a daughter, (Janaé). They have served the Lord together since their dating days and have worked with many wonderful pastors and leaders.
In 2005, Pastor Gilbert received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from VBC Bible College and SLEBS.
Currently, Gilbert & Kimberly lead the the thriving new ministry at Lifeway Truth Center in La Puente, California.
Pastor Gilbert can be reached via E-mail at Pastor@LWTC.org.
Sister Kimberly can be reached via E-mail at Kimberly@LWTC.org.