AACE Officials

Founder and President

James Abadejos

James Abadejos serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atonement Auxiliary for Christian Education, Inc. (AACE) and oversees all its day to day activities and programs. He is a graduate of California State University, Northridge and a retiree of Los Angeles County, Department of Health and Human Resources. He is a faithful active member of Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, California, a faithful soul-winner, usher, choir member, care group leader, discipler, bus ministry worker, and teaches the 5th grade boys Cactus Kids Program. Which has developed a godly deep conviction and passionate heart for helping children and young adults develop a positive Christian character. James also has a strong Bible foundation for engaging the community to support Christian Education. He has shown this through improving the quality of life for others by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Additionally, prior to establishing AACE, Inc. James also served as the founding President of Omo Yoruba of America, Inc, a charitable organization that provides sanitation programs to schools to poor areas in Nigeria, Africa.

Director of Operations

Matthew Martens

In June 2009 Matthew became the First Vice President of AACE as well as continuing as director of operations. His long history with the college has uniquely prepared him to know the college's vision and direction well and to have many relationships with its constituents--pastors, alumni, students, parents, and donors.