BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Jim Ranger has no regrets and said he believes only positive things can come out of his experience on "American Idol," the nationally televised singing competition.

"I honestly feel really good about the whole situation," said Ranger after his last performance on "American Idol" Tuesday evening.

The 27-year-old pastor at New Life Center, 4201 Stine Road, passed his first audition on the program and received a prized yellow ticket to participate in the next round, held at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. He sang a song he wrote himself called "Drive" at the first audition.

But the Hollywood round was a different story. Ranger didn't make the cut and was dropped.

"I've always lived by the philosophy that if God really has something big planned for you the doors will be wide open," Ranger said.

Ranger said he has no regrets about his experience and said he is happy to continue with his life as a husband, a father of three small children and a pastor who does music.