Josh grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from Minnesota State University- Mankato, where he majored in Psychology. A year after graduation, he joined Friends of China (now, Friends Network) where his love of mission work, learning about other cultures, and travel really began. After returning to America for several years, he returned once more to the mission field- this time in Vietnam, where he continues to share the love of Jesus, and continues being a student of Vietnamese culture. He enjoys hanging out with friends, exploring new places, reading, and writing.