About Josh Ferris


marketplace-images-010Josh is an 8 year ministry veteran who is passionate about raising up the next generation of church leaders.  As a Worship Pastor and Creative Director, he is passionate about developing effective systems, cultivating healthy cultures, and coaching high-impact teams to leverage the gospel and help redeem the Church to society.

Prior to ministry, Josh was a project manager at both a technical contracting company and major telecommunications provider in Chicago, Illinois.  Additionally, he spent 9 years as an infantry sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve.  With experience in the military, the marketplace, and ministry, he brings a uniquely broad perspective to Church leadership.

He is married to his wife Karrie of 20 years, and has 3 wonderful kids ages 11, 15 & 19.  He is an avid backpacker, a home chef, a lover of travel, and a student of the simple and beautiful.

Contact Josh:

Blog – joshferrisblog.com

Twitter – @josh_ferris

LinkedIn – ferrisjosh

Facebook – ferris.joshua

Author: Josh Ferris

Josh is the Worship Pastor and Creative Director at Praise Church in Beaumont, Texas. With over 8 years in full-time ministry, he brings practical and “field tested” perspective to the areas of both leadership and creativity. His passion is to see churches develop effective systems, healthy cultures, and high-impact teams to leverage the gospel and help redeem the Church to society.

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