Program Coordinator for Adams County Mentoring

Gabriel Hernandez


Gabe has worked closely with broken youth and families since before 2008. Born and raised in Fresno, California, he is the product of a single parent home; his dad abandoning the family at a young age. Gabe never really fit in societally and socially with any group which set the stage for an introduction into gang life. This began a series of events of acting out, suspensions, drugs and alcohol, and escalating gang violence that eventually led to prison.

At 29 years old, while incarcerated, he had a faith experience that changed his way of thinking. He immediately dropped out of the gang and entered a faith-based program. After prison, Gabe enrolled in Bible College and he began working with various nonprofits to influence the lives of youth headed down the same path he had been on. He graduated with a B.A. in Bible & Theology and has been a recognized pastor with the Church of God-Anderson, Indiana.

Gabe got involved with Youth for Christ after college and was brought on staff as a City Life Director in Fresno, CA. Gabe has also served with YFC CAMP as a speaker for multiple years and that is where he met his wife Kimberly.


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