Meet Our Pastor

After telling you all about his wife, Sarah, and kids, Makenna, Connor, and Reagan, there’s one thing you’ll notice about Pastor Josh, it’s that he loves adventure—particularly the kind that leads people closer to God.

Before planting Hope Reformed Church here in Massachusetts, Josh and his family served as missionaries in Papua New Guinea with Seed Company and Wycliffe Bible Translators. Their years overseas taught them the beauty of cultural diversity, the power of simple faith, and the truth that when God leads, you just take the next step—even if you can’t see where it’s going yet.

That next step eventually led them here to the Blackstone Valley. What started as a Bible study in Millbury grew into the church family that is now Hope Reformed. Josh often says one of the things he loves most about this area is how real people are—you don’t have to pretend to be someone you’re not, and that makes ministry authentic and personal.

When he’s not preaching or serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, you might find Josh pruning one of his bonsai trees (yes, really—Sarah thinks he has too many) or cheering on his kids at local games. His wife, Sarah, is his sounding board and steady anchor, and together they’ve built a life of faith, family, and community service with their three kids—Makenna, Connor, and Reagan—all of whom play active roles in ministry.

Josh holds an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and an M.P.A. from Seton Hall University. His heart for leadership and discipleship is shaped by his studies, his travels, and his desire to see more churches planted across New England.

One of his favorite Bible verses (among many) is Psalm 34:8:

“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”

It’s a verse that sums up his journey—a life of tasting, seeing, and trusting that God is always good and always at work.

Oh, and if you ever want to swap travel stories, Josh has been to every continent… except Antarctica (for now).