In 1996, he entered the Sonrise program as a young man struggling with addiction. After completing the program, Loren answered God’s call on his life by enrolling in the New Orleans School of Urban Missions. Upon graduating, he received his ordination through the Assemblies of God. Loren spent several years serving in pastoral ministry before returning to Sonrise Adult & Teen Challenge as Program Manager. Recently, his journey came full circle when he was entrusted with the opportunity to lead the very program that once helped transform his life. Loren is passionate about seeing God take the “worst of the worst” and transform them into world changers through discipleship. "I am called to make disciples out of those the world has given up on. My main focus at Sonrise is creating a quality classroom and spiritual environment where students' lives can be transformed. My hope is that every man who enters our program will be confronted with the good news of Jesus Christ and surrender to His loving hands." Loren has been married for 27 years and is the proud father of six beautiful children.