Before being called into the ministry, Joe was a production supervisor with a large chemical firm. He has a degree in organic chemistry from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, ...view moreBefore being called into the ministry, Joe was a production supervisor with a large chemical firm. He has a degree in organic chemistry from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and did graduate study at the University of Kentucky.
In 1972, after twelve years of being involved in various lay activities, Joe began ministry in youth revivals and other evangelical crusades. This brought him in contact with Maranatha Christian Churches and Campus Ministries. In 1974, he became associated with this ministry, which established churches to minister to university campuses around the world.
Joe served as vice-president of Maranatha for several years, directing over six hundred full-time pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers in nearly one hundred major cities worldwide. He was also a regular host on the Maranatha Satellite Prayer Network, which united the nation in intercessory prayer.
As a international ministry, Joe is a popular speaker at churches, Christian conferences, and festivals. He has appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network and many local television shows, as well as acting as a popular guest on radio shows.
Joe is the author of How to Win in Spiritual Warfare, Volume I, II, & III. These books teach the development of the fruit of the Spirit for victorious Christian living and are designed for either individual or group study. They are used by many churches, Sunday school classes, Bible Study groups, and Bible colleges.
Joe and his wife, Katie, have two sons and are grandparents. This has given them insights that have helped many couples, singles, and families through their seminars and their book, The Joy of Success in the Home.view less