Pete was born in Robstown, Texas and became a Believer at 10 years old. Pete is living proof that the Lord uses the humblest of servants to accomplish great things for His honor and glory.

Pete Arciniega Jr. is a pastor at Calvary Chapel Lockhart, boxing coach at Arciniega Boxing Outreach , singer, songwriter, and former Marine. He is affectionately known as “Pastor Pete” and “Coach Pete”.

Pete started “Arciniega Boxing Ministry” in Lockhart, Texas in 2004. At the gym, many young men and women have given their lives to the Lord during the past sixteen years!

The Lord called Pete to start up a church in 2017. Out of that calling, Calvary Chapel Lockhart was established.

In March of 2019, Pete and his best friend Michael, launched Double Iron Music. Double Iron Music is a Christian Music Recording and Publishing company whose mission is to lead people to Jesus through praise and worship. The company name is based and founded upon Proverbs 27:17, which states “As Iron sharpens Iron, one person sharpens another.”

With a focus on honoring the Word of God in all things, Pastor Pete felt led by the Lord to base his music on scripture. His first single, “Rise Up” was released in April of 2019 and has done well. “Call On Jesus” released in 2020 has now been remastered and released as a “radio mix“and it is beginning to minister to the hearts of many. Currently you can find his music under Peter Arciniega or Jr as well.  His latest release “Shine Your Light on Me” under the Arciniega banner is also picking up traction through the radio waves. Lastly, his first EP, “Faithful Servant” was released in December 2019 and in 2024 won album of the year WVIU Radio awards.  In early 2024 “Born Again” (it’s all because of you) was released and has picked up traction.  This soulful sound has really touched the heart of many with the lyrics and classic organ sound it’s quickly become music for the soul because of Jesus.  In January 2025 “Let’s Turn to Christ” was released and has taken off quickly and touched the heart of many. All Glory to God!

Currently, Pete resides in Lockhart, Texas with his wife, Sarah and is the Sr. Pastor of Calvary Chapel Lockhart and is owner of Arciniega Boxing Outreach.