About

Josh is a worship leader, teaching pastor, and songwriter who lives in Santa Cruz, CA with his wife and three sons. He loves serving the local church and leading people to encounter the presence of God through music and teaching.

Over the past thirty years, Josh has had the opportunity to serve with several incredible churches and leaders including Vintage Faith which he co-founded, Westgate Church where he launched Anthem School of Worship, and Menlo Church where he served as Creative Director. 

Josh received his M.A. in Ministry & Leadership from Western Seminary and is currently in a Doctoral program in Biblical Preaching at Talbot Seminary.

Josh has released five worship albums and has led at conferences, camps, and churches locally and around the world. He has had the joy of serving together with worship leaders like Phil Wickham, David Crowder, and Jason Ingram as well as speakers like Francis Chan, Erwin McManus, and the late Timothy Keller.  

Josh’s calling is to help people experience the presence of God, bringing hopeful optimism and joy through the power of Christ.