Joe Houser is a native Californian. He has been serving in the community of Ocean Beach since 1992, during which he spent two years as a missionary in Costa Rica. He graduated from UCSD with a degree in Sociology and History, and a Masters of Divinity from Bethel Seminary. He is married to his lovely wife Shari, who serves as the vice-president of the San Diego Rescue Mission. Joe and Shari recently adopted a beautiful baby girl from Taiwan named Skyla Renee. They love their two dogs Bandit & Bailey, surfing, scuba diving, traveling, and watching movies.