Joel, a native of New Jersey, came to Virginia Beach in 2004 with the United States Navy. Following his time in the military, he studied German and K-12 education at Old Dominion University. While teaching German in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools he discerned his call to pastoral ministry. Joel began serving at First Presbyterian Church Norfolk and received a Master of Divinity degree from Regent University. In August 2024 Joel was commissioned as a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Joel and his wife Amy and daughter Marisa are excited to worship, serve and grow in faith at Providence Presbyterian Church!