ALEX MONTOYA

Dr. Alex Montoya has been the senior pastor at First Fundamental Bible Church (Whittier, CA) since 1972. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American History from Biola University (La Mirada, CA) and Master in Divinity and Master in Theology degrees from Talbot Theological Seminary (La Mirada, CA). On May 11, 2008, in recognition of his long-time work as pastor, author and professor, Pastor Montoya was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Divinity (DD) degree by The Masters Seminary.

Pastor Montoya has served as Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries at The Master's Seminary and was previously Adjunct Professor of New Testament Languages at Talbot Theological Seminary. He is a member and former Southern California Regional President of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America International (IFCA).

In 1975, Pastor Montoya founded the Seminario Biblico Fundamental, which prepares Spanish-speaking men for the Gospel ministry. He is also author of Hispanic Ministry in North America (Zondervan, 1987) and Preaching with Passion (Kregel, 2000). He has shared his insights on church planting and evangelism to groups in the United States, Russia, Germany, and Mexico.

Pastor Montoya and his wife, Favy, have adult married children and several grandchildren.