Being raised in southern California, Pastor Zuniga attended Southwestern College for three years majoring in Business Administration. He then earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Christian Life College in Stockton, in 1993.

He married Julie Dingman in June of 1994 in Stockton and then served as Youth pastor of the South Bay Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, California, for seven years. They have two boys, Trenton and Tanner.

Prior to being elected as pastor of the Goodlettsville Pentecostal Church, Pastor Zuniga served as the Director of Student Development at Christian Life College where he would oversee the school?s recruitment and inflow of new students. He also is a much-sought-after speaker and teacher for conferences, events and seminars across the country.