Josh Gratehouse

Pastor Josh Gratehouse—Youth/Missiions Pastor

Get To Know Our BCC Youth/Missions Pastor

Where were you born city? Temple TX.

When were you born date? Aug 4^th, 1975 – I’m 36.

From what high school did you graduate? I didn’t…I got my GED, started working fulltime but have now returned to college to earn my degree.

Your first job was? Baker @ Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Co. Barton Creek Mall

College education (major)? Cross Cultural World Missions

How long have you been at BCC? hhmm, since 2007.

Current job and position and short description of duties: Youth Pastor & Missions Coordinator. Wait a minute I have duties???

Married to whom and when: Kristina Renee Gratehouse (Mills) since March 1^, 1997.

How many children to you have? Two (Jack 9) and (Flynn 5)

Favorite book (other than the bible): Wow, how does one answer this? What are the criteria for the term Favorite? Is it the one that has had the most impact or the one you read every year no matter what or the one you reference most, or is it the one that has the most cool, churchy catch phrases? This is tough….Here is a few books that have changed me that I run to with questions and I wouldn’t want to be without: The Miracle of the Scarlet Thread by Richard Booker, Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul, Strategies for Passing on the Bread by Professor and Missionary Gary Royer, The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke by Roger Stronstad, Spiritual Leadership by Henry and Richard Blackaby

Favorite song: (secular rock song) All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix, (worship song) Revelation Song – Kari Jobe, (Christian Pop) Pardon my Dust – Chris Rice

Favorite time of year (season) and why: Holiday Season from Thanksgiving to New Years – Family time is precious to me.

What do you like to do for fun? Watch Sci-Fi Movies; spend time with family and Drum!!!!

What goal have you set for your ministry? Help People, love them, laugh with them and cry with them.

What 1 thing do you want people to know about you? I was once lost but now I’m found…I believe Jesus is the answer to every question. I love my family, I love to laugh, and I love simple things, ideas, and solutions.