Tony Aria has been married to his wife, Roxanne Aria, for 29 years. They have one son, Jacob, who is newly married to his wife Doni. Tony has been a contractor for more that 25 years and has owned his own business for the last 24 years. Tony came to know the Lord at age 18, after being rescued out of drugs and alcohol. His first experience in ministry was with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), which he served in for about three years. Tony has been involved in ministry since age 21, and has been a Junior High Pastor, High School Pastor, College Pastor and interim Senior Pastor.

At age 38, Tony was approached by NorthCreek Church, in Walnut Creek CA., to become the Pastor of Student Ministries. His responsibilities included overseeing Junior and Senior High School as well as College. During this time, Tony earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Masters in Theology. During his 13 years with NorthCreek Church, he also taught Christian Business Ethics at the Masters University.