As a young child, Pastor Francis grew up in Los Angeles, Ca with his mother, step-father, and siblings where he was sexually abused by a family friend. In his early teen years his mother abandoned him and he was sent to Philadelphia, Pa to live with his father and siblings. He began to experience life in the streets, selling drugs and the beginning of a 20 year life of drug addiction. At the age of 21 he was sent to prison where he spent 7 years of his life. In the summer of 2000 he met his wife Yajaira. Pastor Francis became the father and provider of Yajaira and her three children. In October 2007, Pastor Francis became a believer and turned his life over to Christ. Soon after the Lord began leading them to the ministry. In October 2013 they were both ordained as Pastors. In May 2014 they opened up Ezequiel 37 Ministry in Philadelphia, Pa. Pastors Francis and Yajaira Hassett live in Philadelphia, Pa are happily married with 4 children.