ABOUT JOSHUA

INTRODUCTION:

Most people have a hobby or favorite pastime that keeps them busy outside of work, but how many can say that doing what they love has made a difference in someone else's life? Joshua Goodling can. When he’s not working at his full-time job, Joshua leads the active life of an inspirational and motivational speaker. “Many people aren't happy,” Joshua says. "If I can bring some happiness to others, that's my purpose in life. To inspire and encourage people that they can do more than just make it, more than just get by. They can actually make something of their lives, and make a difference in this world!"

Joshua was born in Chicago, one of seven children, and lived in 14 states while growing up. At the age of four, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The doctors said he had one week to live and his chances of survival were zero! That was over 35 years ago, so it’s been a long week! Although healed from the cancer, he still contends daily with physical challenges from the ordeal. Josh came through with a deep interest in helping others, a story to tell, and more importantly, a message for everyone: “Life is what YOU make it".

When he was 10 years old, Josh convinced his pastor to let him use an abandoned church auditorium on Saturdays to speak to anyone willing to listen. He went around the neighborhood knocking on doors and inviting people to come. "Many people laughed," Josh recalls. “'This little kid, speak? But some people came, and I did it for almost a year until we moved away. On our biggest night, we had over 75 people come to hear a little short kid who talked funny tell about his wonderful Savior." That was the beginning, and after graduating from College he was on the road full-time. "I've spoken at churches, schools, businesses, camps, conferences, and many other places – I'm here to show people, Hey, I had cancer and they said I wouldn't make it. But if I can make something with what was left of my life, you can too. Alone we may seem unable to do much, but through the power of Jesus Christ, we can do anything."

To what does Joshua attribute his success? "A positive attitude towards life, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and my parents."



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MISSION and OBJECTIVES:

Mission Motto:

Making A Difference - Changing Lives - Inspiring Others

Objectives:

1. To proclaim the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ while clearly presenting the truths of Christianity and the wonderful values of a personal relationship with God.

2. To promote the practices of true patriotism, character, and moral values such as our founding fathers derived from the pages of the Bible.

3. To motivate people to place others first in their lives at home, in society, and in the workplace, and experience the true joy and happiness that can only be found by living for others.

4. To inspire and encourage those who are experiencing life's trials and tribulations to overcome their difficulties and make a difference in the world.

I BELIEVE:

I believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, which contains all the information we need to find Jesus Christ as our Saviour and to live a genuine Christian life in this world.

I believe there is only one true God, eternally existent in three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

I believe Jesus Christ is the true Son of God, that He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and that He died on the cross of Calvary in order to pay the penalty for man's sin.

I believe Jesus rose again on the third day, and that He will return again some day to call those who believe in Him as Lord and Saviour to Heaven.

I believe all men are sinners, that there is a penalty that must be paid for sin, and that penalty is eternity in hell.

I believe salvation through faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to escape that penalty.

I believe that all Christians are to seek to live a life different than the world, seeking first the Kingdom of God, and in complete faith and trust in Jesus Christ, while seeking to love others and make a difference in this world.

I believe that one day we will all stand before God and give an account of the way we have lived, and what we have done with the blessings He has given to us.