Music is a big part of the life and ministry of our church and it’s why we’re grateful to have Josh on staff as Director of Traditional Worship. He’s not only a gifted musician and vocalist but also a talented teacher who helps our Sanctuary Choir and Chancel Handbell Choir cultivate their musical gifts. Josh plays the organ and piano in worship, works closely with the pastors and other music staff to plan and lead worship, and oversees the Ocean Classic Concert Series. He is also a Toms River Regional School District teacher. During the school day, you’ll find him teaching chorus classes or working with the school musical cast at Intermediate East and High School East. You’ll find Josh around the church on Thursday evenings when he’s here with our choirs and on Sundays in worship. When you see him, ask him anything you ever wanted to know about worship (He’s got this doctorate in worship studies, after all. Go ahead and try to stump him!) or what it was like to play Christmas carols on the piano in the White House! (Yes, you read that right.)