Jason Gastrich (R) for California's Governor

Birth Date: August 13, 1974

Birth Place: La Mesa, California

Current Residence: Pasadena, California

Spouse: Sarine Karen Hamalian

Children: Jordan Faith Gastrich

Religion: Christian

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Psychology)

B.A. from San Diego State University in 1997

Master of Arts in Bible and Theology

M.A. from Louisiana Baptist University in 2003

(Mr. Gastrich maintained a 4.0 grade point average in LBU's Masters degree program)

Philosophy Doctorate in Biblical Studies (in progress)

Ph.D. from LBU expected in 2005

Accomplishments:

1993: Founded the Gamma Iota chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at SDSU.

1997: Founded JCSM - a dynamic, non-profit organization contributing to the spiritual and mental edification of the public.

1997 - 1998, 2001: Visited the country of Israel; including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and some of the hostile areas.

1997 - 2001: Volunteered with Youth Development International (YDI) on their national hotline as a youth crisis counselor.

1998 - 2001: Received several academic, achievement and leadership scholarships.

2000 - 2001: Completed two, personal, 40 day fasts and allows his journals to remain online to encourage potential and current fasters. He is currently writing his Ph.D. dissertation on the discipline of fasting.

2002: Founded OCCM - a professional, membership organization for Christian ministries that proclaim the biblical gospel.

2003: Authored a splendid book called, "The Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Corrected and Explained." His book is currently in its 2nd edition.

Hobbies:

Jason Gastrich enjoys playing the guitar, visiting the beach, spending time with his family, and using the internet. He is active in his church and enjoys serving others through counseling.

Pictures:

Mr. Gastrich in his office

Jason, his wife Sarine, and daughter Jordan

Quotes:

"I'm a fiscal conservative . . . proven by my 'write-in' candidate status!"

"Let's avoid making the fat cats in Sacramento rich . . . empower the people!"

"If a candidate isn't clear on the important issues, don't think they'll fight for them once they get in office."

"Is it more virtuous to vote for the candidate that believes like you or for the one who you think will win?"

"With over 100 candidates on the ballot, and without having them listed in alphabetical order, wouldn't it be easier (and wiser!) to write 'Jason Gastrich, Republican' than risk a hanging chad?"

"To God be the glory, honor, and praise!"