Josiah joined the pastoral team at BEFC in 2012 as the youth pastor. He is married to Kelsey, whom he met in the Brooks area, and they now have 3 children together. Josiah received a B.S. in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry from Multnomah Bible College. Previous to coming to Brooks he served as the Jr High ministry lead at a skateboard outreach called Skatechurch. Here at BEFC his ministry role has transitioned to overseeing youth and discipleship and now youth and family ministries. Josiah is passionate about helping people know Jesus. His desire is to see Jesus heal and restore what sin has broken, in young people, fathers, marriages and beyond. Josiah's loves being with his family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, skateboarding or hiking in the summer, snowboarding or hockey in the winter, and ice cream or coffee anytime!
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord's favor has come." Luke 4:18-19
