Josiah Dangers
Peyton,CO
Summary
Seasoned pastor with a broad skillset and over a decade of experience in pastoral ministry and nine years in para-church ministry. Passionate about teaching/preaching the Word, pastoral care, and organizational leadership. Happily married to Autum for 20 years with five kids to keep us young (or age us quickly - depends on the day!). Missionary kid from Uganda with a lifetime of intercultural experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim President
New Hope Uganda Ministries
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2021 - Current
- Took on leadership of NHUM during severe organizational crisis and brought stability and direction needed to restore health.
- Led US office, managed donor relations.
- Primary liaison between US and Ugandan boards.
- Represented US board in addressing problems with partners, and established new, healthy partnerships in Uganda.
Worship Leader
Woodmen Valley Chapel
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2017 - Current
- Lead worship at Woodmen Valley Chapel for three services once-twice per month.
Director of Missionary Care and Development
New Hope Uganda Ministries
Colorado Springs, CO And Uganda, East Africa
04.2016 - 07.2021
- Responsible for recruitment, training, care, and oversight of New Hope Uganda's 30+ missionaries.
- Built organizational structure and wrote and implemented policy for missionary care and HR.
Worship Leader
Self-Employed
Colorado
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Led worship regularly for Woodmen Valley Chapel and also for The Ascent Church, Pinecrest Community Church, Mountain Springs Church, The Sanctuary Church, Village Seven Presbyterian, and Victory Church Denver.
Interim Camp Director
New Hope Uganda
Uganda, East Africa
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed Musana Camps, a Christian camp on Lake Victoria, Uganda
- Led management team, discipled and developed staff team, pastored local church which tripled its adult attendance during that time.
Pastor
Directional Leadership Team, Mountain Springs Church
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Member of four-man team that successfully led and stabilized 2000 member church through traumatic transition of senior leadership.
Worship Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2008 - 11.2014
- Designed weekend service experiences and major events.
- Led volunteer worship teams and transformed worship culture from one of spiritual manipulation and performance to one of vibrant Christ-centered worship.
Youth Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Led volunteer teams that pastored junior high (120 students per week), high school (200 students per week) and college (40 students per week) groups.
Youth/Young Adult Associate Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Led worship, small groups, discipleship initiatives, and mission trips.
Customer Relations Manager
Pulte Homes
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2004 - 11.2006
- Managed warranty and homeowner care for J.D Power national award winning division of Pulte Homes.
Education
Master of Arts - Bible Exposition
Talbot School of Theology
Biola University, La Mirada, CA05.2024
Ordination, Word and Spirit Churches
10.2010
B.S. Business Administration -
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR01.2004
Skills
- Teaching/preaching
- Pastoral care
- Worship leadership
- Organizational/team leadership
- Strategic organizational development
- Organizational culture transformation
- Cross-cultural communication and leadership
- Conflict management/resolution
References
- Dr. Rev. Scott Lisea: Campus Pastor of Westmont College, Board Chairman of New Hope Uganda Ministries, current direct supervisor, scottlisea@gmail.com, (805) 448-8261
- Jerry Wilson: personal mentor, former pastor and colleague at Mountain Springs Church, trefreshm@aol.com, (719) 440-3692
- Johnny Karls: President of DAViD Coaching Group, johnny@nhum.org, (719) 439-3432
- Andrew Riechart: Campus Pastor, Woodmen Valley Chapel, andrew.reichart@woodmenvalley.org, (719) 482-8618
- Scott Miller: VP Finance and Administration, The Colson Center, 2022scottmiller@gmail.com, (719) 536-3205
- Kurt Birky: Pastor of Campus Ministry, Woodmen Valley Chapel, kurt.birky@woodmenvalley.org, (719) 237-8976
Portfolio
Worship Leading:
Live, house mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzhda2BZmbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pymv0njyV4k – Is He worthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64tb73xAFos – All the poor and powerless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO_7V3vqiDc – This I Believe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JP_HLFdfok – You’re Beautiful
Teaching:
https://subsplash.com/+a5b8/media/mi/+d8cbyrd?branding=true&embed=true&recentRoute=app.web-app.library.media-item&recentRouteSlug=%2Bb5b4c1f
Timeline
Interim President
New Hope Uganda Ministries
06.2021 - Current
Worship Leader
Woodmen Valley Chapel
06.2017 - Current
Director of Missionary Care and Development
New Hope Uganda Ministries
04.2016 - 07.2021
Worship Leader
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 06.2017
Interim Camp Director
New Hope Uganda
01.2015 - 07.2015
Pastor
Directional Leadership Team, Mountain Springs Church
11.2012 - 11.2014
Worship Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
10.2008 - 11.2014
Youth Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
01.2008 - 08.2009
Youth/Young Adult Associate Pastor
Mountain Springs Church
02.2007 - 12.2007
Customer Relations Manager
Pulte Homes
10.2004 - 11.2006
Master of Arts - Bible Exposition
Talbot School of Theology
Ordination, Word and Spirit Churches
B.S. Business Administration -
John Brown University