Wes grew up in Detroit, MI immersed in Motown Music. After High School, he traveled the world with the U.S. Army. He got to lead worship at several chapels in several countries and developed a heart for the local church. While in the military he met his wife, Joy. Together they decided to leave the military and pursue ministry, which started with training in Worship Arts at Calvary University. Wes currently serves as the Worship Pastor at Church of the Harbor. Wes and Joy act as foster parents for a young girl named Julia and have been approved by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to plant a new church in a neighboring community.