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BIO: Jefte Villalta was and 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 Vida Church in north Hills, CA. He’s been serving urban communities for over 20 years. In 2022 he stepped into a new role as the Director for CRU Inner City LA, and as a missionary in the city of Los Angeles. Today, he continues to live out his passion and mission to Revive Urban Hearts all over the city of LA with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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.

JEFTE VILLALTA'S MISSION: To Revive The Urban Heart in LA with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To lead, grow, and develop the LA Cru Inner City team. To serve and mobilize the church to live out God’s heart for the poor,So we can create a movement of people who are living out their redemptive purpose in their circles of influence. To create a space where pastoral relationships can be cultivated and churches can be empowered towards unity and action.