The Blessing Place of Western North Carolina

Ed was born on the island of Puerto Rico where he lived for a total of 13 years.  Enrolled in medical studies at the University of South Florida and later at Rutgers University, he was not able to complete the curriculum due to family responsibilities.  Eventually however, he began to work in the field of pathology in areas ranging from biomedical research, to histology, to working in a hospital morgue performing autopsies.  Having an interest in technology, Ed later returned to school while in the medical field and single father at the time, obtaining a degree in Network Engineering and Data communications.

Going through many valleys and not raised in the church, Ed began his quest for the truth, eventually responding to God’s calling, surrendered to Jesus, and began what he likes to call "full time discipleship".  

Developing a passion for the lost and needy, Ed began to share the hope he found in the gospel.  Some of the areas of service for the Lord include: technology in the church and ministries, helping and housing the homeless, prison & prayer ministries, facilitating bible studies, and serving as deacon.  Through an inter-denominational & non-denominational road, the Lord continues to work in Ed’s life (together with his wife, Brenda) helping others bring wholeness to their lives at The Blessing Place of Western North Carolina, as Co-Convener of the OSL - Mountain Chapter (an ecumenical ministry of Christian healing), as well as other areas of the mission field. He also enjoys volunteering in many areas and serving as Registrar of the Blue Ridge Walk to Emmaus (Spiritual Renewal Weekend Events).  Finding joy in all of the above, Ed enjoys the outdoors, photography and hiking the mountains of western NC.