My name is Josiah McDaniel, and I currently serve as the church’s administrative assistant. As a preacher’s kid, I grew up all over southwest Georgia and came to Statesboro in 1999 to attend Georgia Southern University, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. Statesboro has been my adopted home ever since.  In the ministry, I have served in various roles as an associate pastor for the past 11 years and have been ordained since 2008. In, 2009 my wife Azure and I were married. She currently works in the Admissions Office at Georgia Southern. This year, I am finishing an exciting, yet challenging, journey back into the classroom studying to receive my M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Who are your favorite authors and speakers?
Classics: John Bunyan, Oswald Chambers, E.M. Bounds, C.S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, Leonard Ravenhill
Newer: John MacArthur

What are a few of your favorite movies?
Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Trilogies, Clint Eastwood Westerns, and Superhero Movies

What are a few Bible verses that are most meaningful to you?
Ecclesiastes 3:11—He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Philippians 1:6—Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Colossians 2:13-14—And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Isaiah 53—The Suffering Servant Prophecy

Who are your favorite bands or artists?
City Alight, Robin Mark, The Gettys, Keith Green

Do you have a favorite quote?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.—C.S. Lewis
If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.—C.S. Lewis
As long as we are content to live without revival, we will.—Leonard Ravenhill

What are your hobbies?
Attending GSU athletic events, walking, listening to music, and following the St. Louis Cardinals