Josh Lee
Pastor at Forefront Church- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Ordained
United Church of ChristJan, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Forefront Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pastor
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Imago Dei Church Peoria
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Lead Pastor
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2021
In two years we saw 100 new active people and completed major capital improvements. Preached weekly, assimilated new people, providing pastoral care, lead small groups, provided oversight to worship leaders, resource teams, marketing, communications, community relations, and overall vision. Lead change toward greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community, women, and the differently-abled. In two years we saw 100 new active people and completed major capital improvements. Preached weekly, assimilated new people, providing pastoral care, lead small groups, provided oversight to worship leaders, resource teams, marketing, communications, community relations, and overall vision. Lead change toward greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community, women, and the differently-abled.
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Kingswood United Methodist Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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Associate Pastor
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
Preached monthly, provided liturgical leadership in worship, pastoral care, resourced seniors ministry, social justice and adult formation. Assimilated new members, introduced a new small group format, designed a new website, (kingswoodumc.com) and developed materials for a capital campaign. Preached monthly, provided liturgical leadership in worship, pastoral care, resourced seniors ministry, social justice and adult formation. Assimilated new members, introduced a new small group format, designed a new website, (kingswoodumc.com) and developed materials for a capital campaign.
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Church Starting Explorer
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2019
Preached monthly, led a small group, providing pastoral care, and coached ministry leaders. Served on a staff search team and managed church communications and attended anti-racism training. Preached monthly, led a small group, providing pastoral care, and coached ministry leaders. Served on a staff search team and managed church communications and attended anti-racism training.
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Grapevine Christian Church
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Senior Pastor
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May 2013 - Jun 2015
In two years, we saw sixty new active attendees, doubled the annual budget, hired two staff, renovated, and modernized the facility with no incurred debt. Established new leadership, new ministries, new branding and got 75% of church attenders serving in ministry. In two years, we saw sixty new active attendees, doubled the annual budget, hired two staff, renovated, and modernized the facility with no incurred debt. Established new leadership, new ministries, new branding and got 75% of church attenders serving in ministry.
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Madisonville North Hopkins High School
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
2-5 days a week offering academic instruction to middle-high school students 2-5 days a week offering academic instruction to middle-high school students
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Moody Bible Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Events & Guest Services Liason
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Assisting Registrar in daily tasks and assisting in coordinating yearly graduation ceremony Data entry (worked with word, excel, school portal) Customer service (aided students in class registration, scheduling, credit transfers, graduation etc.) Office Management (Responsible for organizing, cleaning, answering phones, organizing mail)
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Assistant to the Registrar
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May 2010 - Apr 2012
Assisting Registrar in daily tasks and assisting in coordinating yearly graduation ceremony Data entry (worked with word, excel, school portal) Customer service (aided students in class registration, scheduling, credit transfers, graduation etc.) Office Management (Responsible for organizing, cleaning, answering phones, organizing mail)
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Highland Fellowship Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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Associate Pastor
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Preached twice a month to a congregation of 300. Resourced the senior adult ministry, facilities team and managed church communications and pastoral care. Organized long term outreach to under-resourced communities and provided resources and scholarships to our private school. Preached twice a month to a congregation of 300. Resourced the senior adult ministry, facilities team and managed church communications and pastoral care. Organized long term outreach to under-resourced communities and provided resources and scholarships to our private school.
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Director of Youth Ministry
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Apr 2007 - Apr 2010
Grew the youth ministry from fifteen to sixty students. Led youth service, preached weekly. Trained adult and youth leaders. Developed a strong small group ministry. Organized and lead mission trips. Grew the youth ministry from fifteen to sixty students. Led youth service, preached weekly. Trained adult and youth leaders. Developed a strong small group ministry. Organized and lead mission trips.
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Cross Roads Ministries
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director & Founder
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Aug 2003 - Jan 2006
Founded a youth group at a Middle School & High School resulting in a membership of 65 students. Organized projects such as: revamping the school courtyard & serving at homeless kitchens. Oversaw student ministry team, directing, teaching, and supervising weekly services and led ministry teams Founded a youth group at a Middle School & High School resulting in a membership of 65 students. Organized projects such as: revamping the school courtyard & serving at homeless kitchens. Oversaw student ministry team, directing, teaching, and supervising weekly services and led ministry teams
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Education
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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity, Theology/Theological Studies -
Moody Bible Institute
Bachelors, Pastoral