Dr. Joshua C. Pennington exemplifies a unique blend of pastoral ministry, evangelism, theological teaching, and leadership, both in the pulpit and the boardroom, of which he passionately shares with the Body of Christ. Pastor Josh became the Lead Pastor of Christpoint Church, where he encourages his congregants to engage God with their head (right thinking—Word), their heart (right affections—worship), their hands (right living—service), and their feet (right direction—mission).

Training and teaching his church and staff how to become true disciples of Christ is his heart’s desire. Pastor Josh also serves as an adjunct professor for Messenger College of the Pentecostal Church of God, where he was once a full-time professor before accepting the pastoral position at Christpoint. Prior to coming to Joplin, MO, Pastor Josh served for eight years as the Lead Pastor at New Beginnings Worship Center in Cynthiana, KY. While there, he also served as the Kentucky District Discipleship Director for the PCG. Before NBWC, he served in multiple ministry roles as associate, youth, and discipleship pastor.

Education and life-long growth are core values of Pastor Josh. Early on, he graduated from the Valor Christian College Pastoral Ministry Program. Continuing his education, he then earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Georgetown College 2004 and his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary 2009.

Most recently, Pastor Josh completed his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO 2018. His dissertation is titled: The Ministry and Activity of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts: A Pattern of Church Health. Pastor Josh desires to develop leaders, grow disciples, and witness the power of Pentecost perpetuated throughout the Church. When not serving the community of Christpoint, Pastor Josh loves spending life with his amazing wife, Tiphani, loving on his beautiful daughter, Reese, trying new restaurants, hosting friends and family at his home, riding roller coasters across the country, and studying early church history.