Josh McKinley

Josh McKinley grew up in Orlando, Florida, with generational roots in the Church of the Nazarene. He first felt called to long-term global ministry as a high school student on a short-term mission in Quito, Ecuador.

Josh studied ministry at the undergraduate level and went on to receive his Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University. After his university years, Josh spent some time with his family in Pismo Beach, California, before ultimately moving to Japan where he spent the past year living and working as an assistant language teacher in the Japanese public school system.

Josh loves all things Japan, the power and experience of story, and the experience of intercultural encounter. He believes that the Lord has been nurturing these loves within him throughout his life all the while preparing him for life as a global worker in Japan.