Van and Aja began their life-changing adventure together 23 years ago. Two weeks into their romance, Van confidently proclaimed to Aja that she was destined to be his wife. Though taken aback and surprised by this pronouncement, Aja sought guidance from the Lord through prayer. That very night, she received a confirming dream, revealing that Van was indeed her future husband and God revealed many of the plans He had for their lives. While Aja was finishing her final year of high school with her eyes set on attending the University of Southern California (USC), Van was at a community college, striving for a football scholarship. His hard work paid off, and two years later, God graced him to join Aja at USC, later to become a two-time national champion. The couple formalized their union in 2003, and after Aja obtained her graduate degree, they celebrated their commitment in an intimate ceremony surrounded by loved ones in 2005. Baptized together in 2007, Van and Aja dedicated their lives to glorifying Jesus Christ. Aja advanced quickly in the field of government community development, while Van thrived in the energy sector. Directed by divine intervention, God directed their paths back to Compton, where Aja’s family originated, to serve as youth pastors and contribute to local government. Several years later, God spoke to Aja again and shared HIs plans for her to become the next mayor of Compton, a decision Van wholeheartedly supported. Through unwavering faith and divine direction day-by-day, Aja secured a groundbreaking electoral victory in 2013. For the next eight years, the couple passionately served the Compton community, launching transformative initiatives that enriched the lives of its residents.  Best friends for 23 years, Van and Aja remain humbled and grateful for God’s amazing grace and mercy that has sustained their marriage with endless love, joy, laughter and many adventures. They expanded their family with the birth of their first daughter, J’ael, in 2018, and welcomed their second daughter, Sarai, in 2021. The family continues focused on fulfilling God's purpose for them through various professional and ministerial engagements across the globe.