Joshua is from Grottoes, Virginia, and a graduate of Shenandoah University where he majored in Religious Studies, and a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He is a provisional elder in the United Methodist Church and served as the Associate Pastor at Duncan Memorial before coming to Wesley ODU.

Joshua is excited about this new ministry on the campus of ODU. When not on campus, Joshua loves spending time with his wife Liz and daughter Addie. He enjoys the outdoors especially hiking in the mountains with his dog and woodworking.