Senior Pastor Rev. Jaime Loya
Jaime Loya was born on December 28, 1974 to Juan and Norma Loya of San Benito, Texas. He is the youngest of three children. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1993. That same year, in the summer of 1993, he married the love of his life, Rose Mary Benavides.
Soon after marriage, Jaime attended Tell My People Bible Training Center and graduated with the highest GPA of his class. Upon graduation, Jaime & Rose Mary began their ministry as youth pastors at ICCM Tabernacle of Life in Harlingen, Texas. They continued working until God moved them to start Valley International Christian Center in 1995. By the grace of God, Pastor Jaime Loya began to experience great success in ministry as you can read in the History Section of Valley International Christian Center.
In 2004, soon after entering their new 600 seat sanctuary, Bishop Jaime Loya was recognized by the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Third Day Believer’s Network (3DBN), and the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who in America as one of the most significant and successful Hispanic pastors in the United States of America. That year he also had the distinct honor and privilege of being named and recognized as a Bishop by the Third Day Believer’s Network (3DBN).
In 2006, Bishop Jaime Loya launched his first Television program on TBN. People were drawn to the ministry like never before as they began to experience the power of God through “It’s Your Time” television and radio program. Today Bishop Jaime Loya can be seen and heard around the world through internet, radio, and such networks as TBN, Enlace, Angel One, and others.
Bishop Loya continues to serve as Senior Pastor of Valley international Christian Center. His pastoral duties include leading a church of over 2,000 people in weekly attendance, employing a church staff and developing church leaders. Bishop Loya has also launched several church plants and campuses and is in the process of launching more in the near future.
Bishop Loya also preaches around the nation and abroad. He has ministered in such places as Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and several parts of Central America. He is also a Board Member of the National Hispanic Leadership Conference (NHCLC) – America’s Largest Hispanic Christian Organization leading the way in addressing issues such as poverty, healthcare, education reform, religious persecution, juvenile delinquency, etc.
Bishop Jaime and Rose Mary currently reside in the city of San Benito, Texas and are the proud parents of four children – Hannah, Sarah, Isaiah, and Josiah.