Joel graduated with honors from Bethel College in 2004 with a degree in Christian Ministries. In 2012 he received a Masters of Ministry Degree from Bethel.  He joined the staff of FMC in the summer of 2004. Joel and his wife, Karolyn, have a son, Micah Samuel, born April 1st, 2010 as well as two daughters, Moriah Esther, born January 4th, 2013 and Hannah Abigail, born September 13, 2017.  Joel served as the Director of Teen Ministries from 2004 to 2013.  

 

Joel transitioned into his role as Lead Pastor on Sunday, January 25, 2015.