Daniel grew up in Oklahoma and came to faith in Christ at the age of 23 while in Okinawa, Japan. A Marine Corps veteran, Daniel served eight years on active duty. He worked in construction while completing college.  At the age of 29, he surrendered to the Lord’s call to full-time vocational ministry and pursued his seminary education, completing it in 2019.  Daniel was a part of the launch team in 2021 to plant Cross Community Church and came on staff as a pastor in 2023.