Originally from Indiana, Hans moved to Southern California to attend The Master’s Seminary in 2013. Formerly, he worked web-related jobs through school, secured his first position at a Fortune 30 company, and completed a 5½ year contract in conjunction with Central Medicare Services. In 2014, he began shepherding the Doulos Van Nuys Bible study and became a full-time member of GCC’s web team. Upon graduation in 2017, he received the call to serve at a church in Arlington, Washington. He and his wife, Julia, have two daughters (Emma and Olivia).