Dave Foster
- How long have you known Pastor Joe?
- 15 years
- What is your relationship to Pastor Joe?
- friends, pastor
- Would you recommend Pastor Joe to be a Senior Pastor of a Church and why or why not?
- absolutely, most focused
- What would you say is Pastor Joe’s greatest strength?
- Organization
- Are there any areas you would say Pastor Joe struggles with and continues grow and get better at?
- frustrated at lack of organization, but has gotten better
- What would you say are Pastor Joe’s spiritual gifts?
- teaching, perception, preaching, makes bible applicable
- Can you tell us about a time you have seen Pastor Joe face and work through a conflict?
- not a lot. one fellow tells him what he should preach on. agreed to disagree. The man left the church.
- Can you describe for us his leadership style?
- Focused. Detail oriented. Ability to delegate. Shares vision and goals and empowers others. Leads the sheep
- What would you say are his core values of faith?
- Jesus first, family. Preaches the Word and lives the Word. Practices what he preaches.
- If we were to hire Joe, we would not be disappointed. However, they would be.
Mark Smith
- How long have you known Pastor Joe?
- What is your relationship to Pastor Joe?
- Would you recommend Pastor Joe to be a Senior Pastor of a Church and why or why not?
- What would you say is Pastor Joe’s greatest strength?
- Are there any areas you would say Pastor Joe struggles with and continues grow and get better at?
- What would you say are Pastor Joe’s spiritual gifts?
- Can you tell us about a time you have seen Pastor Joe face and work through a conflict?
- Can you describe for us his leadership style?
- What would you say are his core values of faith?
Ron Cole
- How long have you known Pastor Joe?
- 10 years
- What is your relationship to Pastor Joe?
- pastor 2-3 years, close friend
- Would you recommend Pastor Joe to be a Senior Pastor of a Church and why or why not?
- For sure! Seeing what he has done with Ron and his wife. Evening service attendance started low and grew to 350. He has quite a following. Smart on his feet. understands finances.
- What would you say is Pastor Joe’s greatest strength?
- Able to put God’s Word applicable and crystal clear to the lay person. New or Old Testament. Ron is always learning from him.
- Are there any areas you would say Pastor Joe struggles with and continues grow and get better at?
- No areas he really struggles with. Sometimes there are rifts. He works through the problems with the people.
- What would you say are Pastor Joe’s spiritual gifts?
- Compassion, preaching, ability to work with all kinds of people. Not big on mercy. Wife makes up for it.
- Can you tell us about a time you have seen Pastor Joe face and work through a conflict?
- Someone in a music position was visiting other women in the church. Joe and Pastor handled it very delicately.
- Another instance Joe handled delicately as well. Chris the youth pastor had a family dispute with his wife and kids. 90 days of to get his head together. Chris is back and restored
- Can you describe for us his leadership style?
- Jason and Justin (sons) Jason is dental hygienist. Justin just graduated from HS. Knife throwing target in the woods. Post videos on FB
- Leads the sheep
- Empowers, but ready to step in and assist
- What would you say are his core values of faith?
- Love of God, He is authentic, He uses real life experience in his messages
Comment: Ron thinks he would be a great pastor. He would serve our church and The Lord well.
Bill Jenkin (Busy signal), (Left voicemail) (60’s)
- How long have you known Pastor Joe?
- 15 year+
- What is your relationship to Pastor Joe?
- Good friends, Confidant, pastor of a church that supports Bill
- Would you recommend Pastor Joe to be a Senior Pastor of a Church and why or why not?
- Absolutely would and has been encouraging him for several years. Biblically based world view. Good at handling the Word of God.
- What would you say is Pastor Joe’s greatest strength?
- A man who know to trust in the Lord.
- Are there any areas you would say Pastor Joe struggles with and continues grow and get better at?
- No. Does not believe so. He is always learning and growing.
- What would you say are Pastor Joe’s spiritual gifts?
- Mercy, Helps
- Can you tell us about a time you have seen Pastor Joe face and work through a conflict?
- Yes. Due to confidentiality, Bill could not expound on.
- Can you describe for us his leadership style?
- Mindful of the fact he is a Servant/Leadership, but would take decisive a leadership role
- What would you say are his core values of faith?
- Intense in the belief of the Work of God, Holy Spirit
Bill absolutely loves him. Sweet fellowship. They call each other. Bill can depend on Joe to pray for him
Mike Willis (Left voicemail – 4 attempts)
- How long have you known Pastor Joe?
- 14 years
- What is your relationship to Pastor Joe?
- Friends and co-workers
- Would you recommend Pastor Joe to be a Senior Pastor of a Church and why or why not?
- Yes, with mixed emotions. He is an excellent people person and man of God. His preaching and teaching is solid. Spends a lot of time studying.
- What would you say is Pastor Joe’s greatest strength?
- He has many. People person, good decision maker, Doesn’t get bogged down with details.
- Are there any areas you would say Pastor Joe struggles with and continues grow and get better at?
- Ranks low in mercy.
- What would you say are Pastor Joe’s spiritual gifts?
- Teaching, administrative, built a core team, prophet (See things black and white), Uses humor in his messages. He has an eye and heart for organizational leadership. Reads people well. Gives good advise.
- Can you tell us about a time you have seen Pastor Joe face and work through a conflict?
- A family got their nose out of joint. Husband wrote a long letter and said they were leaving t he church. Joe worked with people and handle the situation with grace.
- Can you describe for us his leadership style?
- Leads the sheep. Not one to sheer the sheep all the time.
- What would you say are his core values of faith?
- Holds, Deity of Christ, Virgin birth, No works, Doesn’t ride the hobby horse, Trinity, Salvation by grace through faith, baptism, but extends no saving grace
He would be missed, but would rejoice for him because he was in God’s will.