
Joel Cogdell
College Age Minister
My name: Joel Cogdell
childhood ambition: To play 1st base for the Chicago Cubs
fondest memory: My wedding day (August 12th, 2006)
greatest passion: Teaching God’s Word, equipping and challenging Christians to go deeper in their faith
retreat: A cool place in the mountains with a cup of coffee, my Bible, and another good book
wildest dream: Seeing the Cubs win the World Series in my lifetime
proudest moment: Hitting two last second 3-pointers in the same game, including the game winner in overtime against #1 ranked CCU
biggest challenge: Sharing God’s Truth in a postmodern culture that largely rejects it
perfect day: Golf in the morning (shoot par), football game in the afternoon (Colts win), dinner (Texas Roadhouse) and spend time with family and friends in the evening
first job: Laborer for Country, Plant, & Garden in Greentown, IN
last book: “When God Builds a Church” by Bob Russell
favorite movie: Hoosiers
inspiration: My Grandpa
My life: Loving God and loving others (Matt. 22:37-39)
My ministry: College Age
Education: Johnson Bible College