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