After being submerged in a world of drug abuse and pain, Taariq Patel met Jesus, the One who heard his cry and saved his life. Now, Taariq is in the service of the King, sharing how God’s love changes lives. His drive and passion is to share the truth and love of the Gospel to the world. Taariq is an evangelist, graduate of Pacific Union College, husband to wife Igdaly, father to their son Ishmael, and daughter Viviana. He is currently serving in the ministry after completing his Masters of Divinity degree at the Theological Seminary at Andrews University. When asked to summarize his life, Taariq simply says, “Christ delivered me.”