Joshua Longoria
Chaplain And Character Coach
Hyrum
Summary
Compassionate and experienced ministry licensed chaplain with 20 years of experience providing spiritual care in diverse, multicultural settings including high school, higher education, collegiate and professional sports, and community outreach. Skilled in interfaith dialogue, crisis intervention, crisis counseling, pastoral counseling, and student support. Committed to fostering strong relationships and spiritual growth, and supporting the holistic development of students, faculty, and staff within a university sports environment.
Compassionate Team Chaplain with solid background in providing spiritual and emotional support. Skilled in counseling individuals during challenging times and facilitating meaningful programs. Proven ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening to build trust and rapport.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Chaplain
Utah State University
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and led inclusive spiritual life programs for a diverse student athlete population.
- Organized interfaith dialogues and worship nights.
- Provided one-on-one pastoral counseling to students facing academic, personal, and existential challenges
- Partnered with student affairs and counseling services to support student well-being
Multi-Area Director
FCA Northern Utah
01.2018 - Current
- Provide spiritual and emotional support for coaches, players, and support staff for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and gymnastics
- Facilitate coaches Bible Study at UofU
- Collaborate with Utah State University to serve multiple sports teams on campus.
- Mentor new staff and chaplains.
- Recruit, hire, and train staff for FCA Northern Utah
University of Utah
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Re-launched FCA
- Started and lead weekly FCA huddles
- Conducted grief support and one on one counseling after the loss of athletes on three different occasions (2018, 2020, 2021)
- Started and lead coaches’ and players’ Bible studies with Utah Football.
Athletic Director and Coach
Intermountain Christian School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher and Coach
Layton Christian Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Youth Pastor
Wichita Falls Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2014
United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2009
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Calvary Theological Seminary
Lansdale, PABachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TXM.Div. - Ministry Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO05-2027
Skills
- Interfaith & Multicultural Competency
- Crisis Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care
- Pastoral Counseling & Active Listening
- Program Development & Student Athlete Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Speaking at major camps, retreats, and conferences
- Grief support
- Prayer leadership
- Pastoral care
- Marriage counseling
- Funeral officiating
- Baptism administration
- Daily and weekly devotions
- Wedding officiating
- Bible studies
Timeline
Sports Chaplain
Utah State University
01.2021 - Current
Multi-Area Director
FCA Northern Utah
01.2018 - Current
University of Utah
01.2018 - 01.2025
Athletic Director and Coach
Intermountain Christian School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher and Coach
Layton Christian Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Youth Pastor
Wichita Falls Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2014
United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Calvary Theological Seminary
M.Div. - Ministry Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary