I am the Vice President of Global Training Network, a missions organization that trains pastors and leaders all over the world.  Before joining GTN, I was a pastor for 21 years, the majority of which were spent serving on staff at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond, Washington. Prior to my position at Overlake, I served as the College Pastor at Northwest Community Church, in Phoenix, AZ for five years. I am a graduate of Arizona Christian University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Missions and Bible. I have always had a heart for seeing the nations of the world reached with the Good News of Jesus Christ. I have traveled to over 20 countries, training and encouraging pastors and leaders. In 2006, I transitioned to the role of Vice President of GTN in addition to continuing my travel and training of church leaders internationally. My wife Kathy and I attend Cascade Community Church in Monroe, WA where I volunteer as the Missions Pastor. We have been married for 37 years and live close to our two married sons and five grandchildren.

Blessings,
Joel