On the first Sabbath of the new school year, Pastor Ever Perez was ordained to the gospel ministry at Gem State Adventist Academy in Idaho. He serves as pastor of the Gem State Academy Church, a Bible teacher and academy chaplain.
Perez came to the United States from Cuba as part of the Cuban boat lift. His parents wanted to come to the U.S. so their children would not suffer religious persecution and could pursue a good education.