Pastor Justin Burkholder grew up a pastor's child. After working a secular job and serving faithfully the Lord burdened his heart with a call to ministry. After graduating from Heartland Baptist Bible College he was able to serve at his home church in American Canyon, CA. After serving there and a few years in Texas, God opened the door for Pastor Burkholder to take a church plant in San Marcos. 8 years later he was able to follow the call of God back to the bay area, leaving behind a solid work under good leadership. Shortly after arriving in San Jose, Pastor Burkholder was called to be the next pastor of Liberty after 25 years of faithful service from Pastor Stan Smith.