SHON BATES

Being born in Southern California, Shon grew up in Norwalk, California.  Spending his entire life growing up in the church, it was through youth ministry and summer camp and the preaching of the gospel that grabbed ahold of his heart.

Shon met his future wife Lisa, one year out of high school.  Shortly after they got married in 1987, God led them into the martial arts industry, where he developed a passion for teaching, mentoring and being an influence in peoples lives. After a few short years of marriage they moved to the Murrieta Valley in 1990, where they spent the next 25 years raising their son Gunnar and daughter Rhyan, and running their martial arts businesses.

The entire Bates family began attending Faith Bible Church in November of 2013. Since being at FBC, Shon leads the Greeting Ministry, is part of the Worship Team, involved in the Counseling ministry, Community Group, shepherd leader at Men of the Word, and a graduate of the FBC Training Center.  Shon has a deep desire and passion for shepherding believers and reaching the lost for God’s glory so that they would come to know the Lord and find true salvation in Jesus Christ alone (Acts 4:12).

One of his favorite quotes is, “The first thing that comes into your mind when you think about God, is the most important thing about you.”

He enjoys going on dates with Lisa, golfing, outdoor concerts, the pool, and doing anything with his 2 grandkids Elliott and Everly.

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