About Us Carlos M. Gonzalez Sr.
Pastor Carlos M. Gonzalez Sr. - Associate Pastor of Worship and Administration
What does your job involve?Total administration and business of CWO's day to day flow and function. Overseeing all ministry leaders. Director of Worship.
Where were you born and raised?
I was born in Havana, Cuba and lived there until the age of 9. My family and I defected from Cuba in 1967 to the United States.
When and how did you come to know Christ?
I gave my life to the Lord on a Sunday night in New Orleans, LA, where my uncle was a pastor at the First Spanish American Baptist church, at the age of 9.
What was the first job you ever had?
I worked in the produce department at Winn-Dixie at the age of 14.
How did you get into ministry?
I was raised in a pastor's home and God was preparing me and privileged me from an early age to work for Him in this wonderful life of ministry. I surrendered at the age of 20.
What brought you to CWO?
GOD!!! Pastor Mike and I (brothers) had prayed for years that God would join us together as servants in the same place. I thank God he has worked it out.
What do you like the most about your job?
Worship. It's my privilege to lead others to he throne room of God. Administration-The challenge to keep the house of God running for the glory of God.
What is your most memorable moment in ministry?
The day my father laid his hands on my head as I was being ordained to the ministry.
What is something people would not know about you?
I have a very soft heart - very emotional person.
What do you like to do with your free time?
Spend it with my family. I also like riding my Goldwing.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galations 2:20
Wife
Anabelle
Children
Carlos Jr and Anabelle Medina
