MEET JOSHUA

 

Full name?
Joshua David Kirsch
 

Nickname?

Josh squash, Josh wash, osh kosh b'josh, dork

 

Do you refer to yourself in third person?

Nope

 

What do you do for a living?

Middle School youth pastor

 

Favorite color?
Orange
 

Favorite movie?

Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King

 

Favorite musician?

Too many to list but U2 would probably top the chart

 

Favorite movie or TV star?

Ray Romano

 

Favorite Kool-Aid flavor?

Fruit Punch

 

Favorite smell?
Vanilla
 

Favorite restaurant?

Famous Dave's

 

Favorite retail store?
Best Buy
 

Favorite number?
17
 

Favorite website?
simplyyouthministry.com or gamespot.com
 

Favorite verse from the Bible?
Romans 8:38-39
 

Favorite game show you’d like to be on?
Price Is Right
 

Favorite comic strip?
Calvin & Hobbs
 

Favorite pizza topping?
Sausage
 

Favorite comfort food?
Anything fast-food related like McD's or Taco Bell

Favorite Girl Scout cookie?
Thin Mints out of the freezer

How did you come to know Jesus?
When I was 17, I was invited to a weekend retreat called TEC.  That first Friday night after watching a Michael W. Smith video, I gave my life to Christ.
 

What were you like as a teen?

I was kind of a hyper socialite.  I was one of these guys that was friends with everybody regardless of social status.  I was also into sports and music.

 

What kind of car do you drive?
Ford Contour
 

If you had one super power, what would it be?
The ability to freeze time

Song you’d most like to sing karaoke to?
Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughn
 

Weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
I once had a dream I was being chased by stinging chimpanzees.  Each chimp had the body of a bumble bee.  Freaky man.

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

Hans

 

Do you use paper or plastic?

Plastic - yes, I kill the planet

 

Why did you decide to get involved with the Middle School Ministry of Woodcrest?

I would pick Middle School students over High school anyday.  There is something about their zest for life and innocence that I am drawn to and love to work with.

 

What do you enjoy most about Middle School students?

They love life and aren't afraid to ask hard questions at times.

 

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