Jefte Villalta grew up in the inner city of Los Angeles in a Pastoral family that emigrated from El Salvador. Having lived in South LA, and a few years in Georgia, Jefte’s broad experiences with different communities allows him to diversify his approach to ministry.

Jefte has served as an evangelist, church planter, and Pastor in South LA, and most recently serves on the pastoral team at Revive Church in Long Beach, CA. He’s been serving urban communities for over 20 years. This year he has stepped into a new role as the Director for the LA CRU Inner City Team, and as a missionary in the city of Los Angeles. He continues to live out his passion and mission to Revive Urban Hearts.

Jefte Villalta loves his wife Yanira, both of who are the proud parents of Joshua, Jacob, and their newest addition to the family, their beautiful daughter Julietta. They live in Los Angeles, CA.