"My husband and I received premarital counseling from Gerald. I was struggling with the hard reality of letting go of control of my life. I was prepared to go into counseling and lay some gross stuff out on the table, but knew that it would be done in a safe environment in the presence of two humans who loved me and in the presence of the Lord. 

Real talk. Marriage is something that is scary and hard: joining together as one, relinquishing full control of your life, your money and whatever else you are used to doing that could be altered. G has a special way of communicating hard truths in an encouraging way with no shaming.  Everything is Spirit led and true.

He made me feel heard, supported and loved. G has a special way of communicating hard truths while still maintaining an encouraging environment. He continues to be a faithful source of wisdom and guidance and remains one of our closest and dearest mentors."

-Mike & Jen

"My wife Sofie and I recently got married. While we were planning our wedding, we met with Pastor G, who Sofie knew through church. We started meeting with him every other week - getting to know each other, talking about our wedding, and about God.

He was very generous with his time and really helped us with great advice and with helping us to stay focused on bringing God into the center of our relationship.
Sofie and I asked him to be our wedding officiant, knowing without a doubt that he was a perfect fit for us.

He really made our ceremony beautiful. The scriptures he read were perfect and the vows were awesome. And he definitely had his hand in bringing God into our wedding.

Thank you Pastor G for helping us have an amazing wedding!"

-Bobby & Sofie

"I first began struggling with self-worth at a very young age. As a result of growing up with a disengaged and very manipulative alcoholic father, I could never grasp the idea that I was loved and admired by my divine Father, as is the story of many women today.  Even though I grew up with a mother who encouraged me to chase after Jesus every day, and even though I saw God working in so many areas of my life, I was still believing the lie: “You are not loved.”  

In turn I began to live a life of disobedience. My consistent unrighteousness was the enemy’s invitation. When I was a freshman in high school, Pastor G stepped into my mess. We started meeting regularly at coffee shops, and eventually he took on the role of an earthly father by caring for my heart and helping me to develop my spiritual armor. He forced me to dissect every memory, feeling, and emotion that was leading me down my destructive path, and sew it back up with the love of God.

Every time we meet, I am forced to confront the lies I have been told my entire life and replace them with the reality of the gospel. Just as a father would, he has held me accountable to scripture.

By always speaking the word of God into my life, I am taught how to “gird my loins” with the belt of truth and in turn have support for the heavy breastplate of righteousness we are told to put on. The truth is that even though I am often disobedient, I belong to Jesus who has declared me righteous. Gradually, that heavy and seemingly burdensome breastplate has become less and less a weight on my shoulders. I am now 23-years-old and still under the love and care of G. My sanctification process continues, and God in all His love and tenderness continues to make me new. I am so thankful for discipleship and the love and care G has shown me over the years."

-Chloe

"Pastor G (Gerald Torres) gave a full dose of Christ love to our entire family during the most challenging time in our lives.  We were overwhelmed with the most difficult and complex family/life issue that we had never experienced.  G walked along side of our Family and responded to our situation with wisdom, discernment, compassion, and most importantly…. prayer.  

He was able to speak God’s truth into our lives without judgement and with Christs love and hope.  Pastor G provided wise and compassionate counsel to our entire family.  He has continued to shepherd our family in some of our most important events, he baptized and married one of our children and is to this day a resource we lean on for wisdom and prayer."

-Allen

"G has played a pivotal role in my life - and the life of my family - for nearly 10 years. From being a confidant for my dad to discipling my younger brother to meeting regularly with me for coffee throughout my young adult life, G's breadth of counseling experience is vast. 

His love and guidance are Christ-like and he always gets to the heart of the issue, rather than focusing on the symptoms. His words are grounded in the Word and his sessions are wrapped in prayer. G is trustworthy, selfless, and constantly pointing me toward my Father. 

Now across the country in New York City, I still see G when I am home to catch up and thank him for the role he played in shaping me into the woman I am today-- a woman intent on trusting God and His plan for my life."

-Sydney

I was referred to Pastor g for counseling by a friend of the family when my son passed away. My son's passing has brought me indescribable pain and loss.

The sound biblical counsel I have received from Pastor g has been very helpful to me. I have received truth and encouragement  as well as good practical advice for my physical health. Pastor g has given his time and counsel to me at no cost, without this kindness I would not have been able to get the help I needed.  

I believe he genuinely cares for people and their healing. I would recommend Pastor g to anyone in need of christian counsel .     

-Robyn