A native of Chicago, Illinois, Pastor Hodges grew in his faith early by attending Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Pastor Hodges received his formal education at Morgan Park High School, Southern Illinois University, and the International Theological Seminary at Bradenton, Florida. Pastor Hodges is a graduate from Ashford University, BS Degree in Criminal Justice. Honorary Doctrate Degree, Dyer Times Ministries Bible Traning Center. A former Law Enforcement Officer for thirty-two years, Pastor Hodges worked his way up through the California Department of Corrections holding progressively more responsible positions such as Investigator and he retired as a Special Agent/Captain with the Special Service Unit-Office of Correctional Safety on September 1, 2008. Member of the Citizen's Advisory Board on Police / Community Relations. Pastor Hodges’ burning desire to be taught the uncompromising Word Of God, in a church without denominational restrictions, led him to New Creation Church. Upon joining New Creation in September 1993, Pastor Hodges’ heart to serve caused him to become a member of the Usher Board where he was then elected president from 1994 through 1996. Pastor Hodges was appointed Chaplain of the city of San Diego Police Department.

On May 16, 1999, Pastor Hodges was licensed as a minister of the Gospel. Resolved to leave an imprint on a generation of men, the Holy Spirit spoke to this desire and on September 7, 2001, “Living Hope for Hurting Men” ministry was birthed. This ministry has effectively changed the lives of men who seek to place themselves under the authority of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Hodges was ordained a Pastor on September 25, 2005. December 2011 Pastor Hodges received a vision and revelation from Adonai to birth the Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach ( Jesus the Messiah). Presently bible studies are held daily at 6:00pm-8:00pm, 2 services, Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm, Sunday - In the know Bible study 8:00am-8:45am, Service 9:00am - 10:45am. For nearly 26 years, Pastor Hodges and his wife Deborah have set out to live the God-given dream of a Kingdom marriage. Together they share five children and two grandchildren. Pastor Hodges’ motto is " Look up, Look within, Look ahead, Look around, as you go to serve the Lord with Gladness. He believes that there are no “secret service” Christians; we are to live, walk, and talk the gospel daily. What we do for Yeshua is all that matters.