These experiences fueled the fire for him to eventually make the move to join the ministry of Vox School of Discipleship. Jeff was greatly impacted during experiences with Torchbearers International, which included an outdoor adventure program in New Zealand and a gap year Bible school in Sweden. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Liberty University, he played professional soccer for seven years. Jeff grew up mainly in Central Florida and spent most summers in South America on mission trips. His family also spent two years serving with NewCity Parramore Ave., an inner-city church plant. He took a leadership role with his church, NewCity Orlando, as the “Mercy Ministry Liaison” connecting church members with opportunities to do justice in the city. He spent 13 years at Orangewood Christian School as both a teacher of Biblical Studies and the Head of Spiritual Life Development. Jeff moved with his wife, Clarissa, and four children from Orlando, Florida, to join the Vox team in the summer of 2018. He has owned and operated with a partner, both a real estate investment company (High Water Mark 2002 - 2007) as well as a strength and conditioning consulting company (Upstate Elite Fitness 2011-2013). He has taught at Shannon Forest and for Southeastern Seminary through the Renewal Leadership Institute (2011-2012). He serves as a Guest Lecturer at: Torchbearers in Winter Park, CO, and Onelife in Lancaster, PA, currently. (High school, undergrad, and graduate school) He holds a BA in Biblical Studies with minor in Philosophy from Palm Beach Atlantic University as well as a MA in Biblical Teaching from Erskine. In addition, he has served as the school chaplain for Shannon Forest Christian School and taught at various other institutions. Prior to that, he spent the last 13 years in pastoral ministry - most recently as the campus pastor for Grace Church Downtown (Greenville, SC). Thank you for checking our church out, and I hope to meet you soon.Josh founded Vox in 2015, originally titling the program Vox Bivium then later enhancing it to its current state, Vox School of Discipleship. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself to me or any of our campus staff after one of our Sunday services or contact us by email or phone (864) 284-0122 with any questions you may have. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get up-to-date information each month. You can learn more about the Spartanburg campus by scrolling down the webpage. This site is intended to help you learn a little bit more about us and how to connect to the mission and ministries of Grace Church. Every day, we are on mission to do the ministry needed, both inside and outside the walls of our church. I grew up in Spartanburg, and as the campus pastor, I desire to see this community strengthened by people who pour themselves out because of their passion for Jesus as we are all in process together. Our local church is focused on biblical teaching with an authentic worship environment. We are made up of individuals and families living in and around Spartanburg county who desire to see people follow Jesus as we work to make disciples of all nations and backgrounds. Grace Church in Spartanburg launched in 2013, meeting at Converse College, and we now meet on Willis Road right off Highway 29.
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