Lester Barrie is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he attended on a debate team scholarship. He is continuing his pursuit of an MDiv at Gateway Theological Seminary (formerly Golden Gate). Lester is proudly a lifelong learner. He has been married to Trinette Barrie since 2013. She also labors the field of ministry. Together, they have a daughter named Karis Jewell, born in 2016, and a blended family that includes River Jordan, born in 1995, Lester's son from a previous marriage. Lester's first grandchild, Lennox, was born in 2024.