Josh Daffern

Department:  Student Ministry

Joined Broadmoor Staff: January 2009 

Family: gorgeous wife Robin, outrageously handsome boy Zeke (2 years old)

School: New Orleans Baptist Seminary, California Baptist University

Salvation story (quick version): I was saved at an early age, led to the Lord by my mother.  God got a hold of my life when I was 16 and my life has been an incredible adventure ever since.

Previous Lines of Work: Senior High Pastor, FBC Jackson MS; Youth Pastor, FBC Picayune, MS; International Mission Board, Botswana, Africa

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: how my son NEVER seems to run out of energy

Best Thing Someone Said to You: “Well Done" 

Life Motto: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” William Carey

Three People I’d Like to Meet: Martin Luther, Jonathan Edwards, William Carey

My Hero: my dad

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: every week when I get to preach

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I’m a bookworm.  I read A LOT of books, on just about everything, from pop fiction to historical biographies. 

FAVORITE

Book: Bible (seriously, I would get in trouble if I said anything else)
Food: Hawaiian-style pizza from Pizza Hut
Snack Food: Fruit Smoothie
Movie: Basically any comedy
TV Show: The Office
Musical Artists: David Crowder Band, MuteMath, U2
Actor: Steve Carrell
Time of Day: early morning
Season: late spring/early summer
Place in the World: Africa, Australia and anywhere in between
Place to Pray: while I’m walking before the sun comes up
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: reading, golfing, ultimate frisbee
Scripture: Matthew 24:14
Sports Team: New Orleans Saints (I embrace suffering …)
Sport: anything competitive