California Pastor Talks Helping Clown-Faced Barber Go into Ministry
A pastor based in California opened up about helping a barber with clown face tattoos go into ministry. Pastor Joey Tellez of The Connection House Church in Whittier spoke to the Christian Post about his decision to…
A pastor based in California opened up about helping a barber with clown face tattoos go into ministry.
Pastor Joey Tellez of The Connection House Church in Whittier spoke to the Christian Post about his decision to disciple Richie Esposito, 38, who goes by the name Richie the Barber, into pastoral ministry following his conversion to Christianity.
“The biggest miracle is ultimately salvation, you know?” Tellez said. “And what I’ve seen in Richie minister is that people are getting set free, and it’s such a beautiful thing.”
The pair first connected on social media and shortly after Tellez baptized Esposito. Esposito then offered Tellez a position to play drums in his Christian punk band.
“We just hit it off playing music initially. And then I just started to speak into his life,” Tellez told the outlet.
Since then, he has allowed Esposito to speak on his pulpit numerous times.
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“I wanted him to share what God has done because, ultimately, it’s just been an incredible testimony for what the Lord continues to do in his life,” he shared.
John 7:24 says, “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”