About Us

Pastor Eli grew up in a Christian home and attended and served at Saddleback Church, Lake Forest under Pastor Rick Warren. He clearly remembers God calling him at the age of 12 at a Promise Keepers Convention. After a time of sex, drugs, and rock and roll in high school, Pastor Eli rededicated his life to Christ and was baptized again at Saddleback Church at the age of 21. It was then that he endured a fight of affliction in his body for a year and a half which was diagnosed as mild grade Crohn's disease. During that time, Pastor Eli read the Bible cover to cover and sought out his healing. He received his healing and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. He started ministering healing and the baptism of the Holy Spirit to others. It was at this time, the Lord told him to "Feed My Sheep." That word from the Lord became a part of him and his calling forever. He endeavors to feed the flock of God everywhere he goes and demonstrates the joy of the Lord as his strength. Pastor Eli met his wife, Clarissa, in Italy and they were married in 2013. They now have three daughters and a son. Pastor Eli started Word At The Ranch and Elisha Mark Ministries in 2015, and Launched Faith & Freedom Christian Center on 9/11/2023. His goal is to win the lost and feed His sheep until Jesus comes.