Joshua Skogerboe Online

Psalm 24:7 & Luke 10:42

Like David and Mary, I'm in pursuit of my one thing.

I'm a first year Seminary student this yeat at the Association Free Lutheran Seminary, in Plymouth, MN. After 16 years of full time ministry, God gave our family a huge green light to pursue formal training and a season of preparation. Where He leads from here is not up to us, but we trust that it will be a perfect plan... and we will enjoy Him and He will be honored.

As I study, I'm currently the Worship and Executive pastor at Living Hope Church, so I have two primary roles to fulfill. First, I'm all about unifying our church family around a common vision to build relationships that change lives. Second, I get to help our church family love God with a deep, growing, needy adoration that increases in joy as it increases in longing. To be honest, I have the greatest job in the world.

I enjoy stretching my artistic wings as a freelance designer, working on web design, logos and branding development, and personal projects when I get the chance. And I love to communicate what matters deeply to me, and what I believe to be true. For me, that means living transparently connected to social media and expressing/exploring ideas through my blog (jskogerboe.com).

I definitely got the better deal in my marriage to Amy. And I couldn't be any more proud of my five amazing boys.

When I'm not engaged in ministry or hanging with my family, I love music, blogging, reading, playing drums, a good cup of joe, and cheering on the Twins. I'd say I'm a Vikings fan, as well, but they keep breaking my heart. Maybe next year...

Deeply grateful.

The short and sweet version...

I am a worship leader, communicator, and pastor committed to building a prevailing local church. I have 16 years of full-time ministry experience recruiting, training, and leading teams of artists who usher God's people into His presence. I have taught in a variety of settings - from the pulpit to the convention hall to the classroom and the coffee shop. I believe in communicating an unchanging message using constantly changing methods to reach our culture for Christ. I love rallying our staff around a common God-given vision for ministry in a local church. And I believe in the power of God unleashed in a local church to change lives.

There's nothing like it.