Out From The Box Ministries

Rev. Joel was born in Gary, Indiana in 1972.  He was Baptized at the early age of seven  into Galilee Baptist Church by Reverend T.P. Johnson. He began singing in the choir at an young age and has continued  to the present. While battling adverse conditions growing up he located to California in 1990. Encouraged by God and a praying Grandmother, Rev. Joel joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose, CA. and continued serving the Lord.  Joel’s love for the Lord and his gift in music lead him to sing with various community Choirs and to found the male singing group LFC. (Living for Christ).  In his years as a Levite Joel has opened in ministry for such renowned artists as Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Lawrence Matthews, and John P. Kee.

Rev. Joel accepted his call to Preach in 1997 and began to study under the leadership of the Rev. Doctor  Willie T. Gaines Jr.,  at  Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Since that time Rev. Joel has not looked back.  Rev. Joel has had many opportunities to learn and blossom at Emmanuel Baptist Church under God’s direction from the leadership of Rev. Doctor Willie T. Gaines: 

• March, 2000, Rev. Joel was licensed in the ministry By Rev. Doctor Gaines
• Early, 2004, Rev. Joel was ordained  as a Minister by Rev. Doctor Gaines.
• Rev. Joel has been blessed to minister the Word of God in countless pulpits across the Peninsula. 
• Rev. Joel served as  the leader of a Working Bible Study Group at Emmanuel Baptist Church called the Firestarters, which was  established to teach people how to share their testimony, interpret the word of God, and use their testimonies to start new ministries within the church.

Rev. Joel is the husband of a loving wife of 14 years Moesa.  They both share their Joy with an 11 year old Son,  Joel II.

Rev. Joel is still active in singing, writing and directing, along with preaching the word of God.

Rev. Joel is currently a student at Southwest Bible College and Seminary,  which is an extension program from the Louisiana Seminary where the prominent Dr. Ray Mcfarlain is the Chancellor. 

Rev. Joel has also worked in the healthcare profession for 20 years still ministering unto people while working as an OR Manager and now as a Clinical Analyst.