Adam2 Ministries was established in December 2004 and became the umbrella organization for both Adam2 Café and Tabernacle Church. The name Adam2 referenced the second man of creation—Jesus Christ—who, according to 1 Corinthians 15:47, became the second human. He is the first born of a new creation through His resurrection from the dead. There is no greater truth in life than this.

The café operated during the week, serving late breakfasts and lunches, while the church gathered there on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. More than a café or a church space, Adam2 became a hub for the community. It hosted open mics, community events, after-school programs for children, and university music gatherings. It was a unique expression of faith—centered on the life of Christ yet free from much of the traditional religious trappings.

It was here that I began to offer my growing love for the foods I had encountered around the world, sharing them with an expanding circle of regulars. At the time, I had no idea how this chapter would shape the years ahead. In many ways, my time traveling the world with the Kaisers became my culinary education—the equivalent of formal training. Combined with an inherited aptitude for cooking and a deep love for diverse cultures, Adam2 Café quietly laid the foundation for what would become my personal chef business nearly twenty years later.

Who knew?