Josh Kirk

Originally interested in business as missions, Joshua Kirk received his B.A in Economics from Union University. The Lord later called him to full-time ministry, leading him to pursue a M.Div in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary which he completed in December of 2018. Joshua has served as a counseling and discipleship pastor, care pastor, and a director of a biblical counseling center. He now serves as the discipleship pastor at Grace Chapel in Englewood, Colorado. He married his wife Rachael in 20212 and together they have 5 children.

Christian baptism in water symbolizing public entrance into the covenant community.

Baptism vs. Communion: What Comes First (and Why It Matters)

What if I told you that baptism and communion—two of the most visible practices in Christian worship—are more than sacred traditions? They are theological declarations, covenant signs, and gospel-shaped acts of obedience. They do not simply punctuate the Christian life; they form and sustain it. Baptism is the God-ordained starting line. It publicly marks one’s […]

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Two hikers walking a winding mountain trail at sunrise, representing the journey of following Jesus

Discipleship According To Jesus: Returning To A Biblical Vision of Christianity

In the broader Christian culture, I’ve noticed a slow resurgence of the language of “disciple” and “discipleship”. I think that a return to such biblical language is helpful and needed, but there seems to be significant confusion about the term. Some seem to functionally believe that everyone who takes the name “Christian” is also a

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Person standing at a crossroads with multiple directional signs, representing the tension between cultural identity and biblical truth

Who Am I? 9 Signs You’ve Been Influenced by Expressive Individualism

In our previous discussions, I examined how culture has redefined identity, turning it into something deeply personal, fluid, and self-constructed. We looked at five questions that can bring clarity to how we think about our identity. In my last post, I also examined the philosophical influencers largely responsible for the confluence ideas today. This mindset,

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