Rev. Rafael Machuca was born in Texas, and lived in Houston most of his life. He has been part of the Pastoral ministry team at Harvest Ministries since arriving in Springfield. Rev. Machuca is fluent in Spanish, which assists his ministry at Harvest.
Rev. Machuca is a veteran of the armed services, serving 4 years in the Marine Corps during the first Gulf War. He is currently pursuing ministry as a Chaplain in the Army. His education involves Texas Bible College, diploma in Theology, B.A. from Gateway College of Evangelism, and is finishing his MDiv. at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.