Wally Peralta graduated from Pacific Union College in 2012 with a degree in theology. After graduation, he served as associate pastor at the Fresno Spanish SDA Church from 2012-2014, and then at the Paradise Valley SDA Church from 2014-2016. In 2016 he began his Master of Divinity program at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, while simultaneously serving as associate pastor for the One Place Fellowship at Andrews University. He returned to full-time ministry in Southeastern California Conference in 2019. Wally is married to fellow pastor Samantha Angeles Peralta, who serves as the children and family pastor at Azure Hills SDA Church. They are expecting a daughter in January 2020 and have an awesome little dog named Shiloh. Together, they enjoy hiking, nature, and CrossFit workouts.