Joe surrendered his life to the ministry at the age of 15 at youth camp in Brownwood, Tx. He has been married to his wife Jeri since August 4, 1990. He and Jeri have two grown children, Kyle and Bailey, and a daughter-in-law DeAnna who are all in ministry. Joe grew up in Abilene and moved back to the Big Country 10 years ago. He has always had a passion for the community and is also a director at the YMCA.