Meet Josh Dorrell
Josh Dorrell has served over 20 years in ministry and has a passion for Jesus, a love for people, and a deep commitment to seeing the local church thrive.
Josh holds a degree in Recreation from Baylor University. Yes--that’s a real degree (Sic’Em Bears). He’s always been drawn to adventure and building meaningful relationships through shared experiences. Whether coaching his kids on the baseball diamond or basketball court, leading mission teams across the globe, or sitting down over coffee to talk about life and faith, Josh thrives in environments where growth, authenticity, and purpose collide.
He and his wife Danielle have been married for 20 years and are raising their four children with a love for God, community, and calling. Family is central to Josh’s life and ministry, and his greatest joy is doing life and leadership alongside Danielle and their kids.
Josh has served in diverse ministry settings, including cross-cultural missionary work with the International Mission Board and, most recently, as the founding Executive Director of Galveston Urban Ministries. His calling has taken him from international missions to local community development, always centered on the belief that the Gospel brings holistic transformation.
He holds a Master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Truett Seminary. His ongoing education continues to sharpen and shape his leadership, with a focus on integrative discipleship, local mission, and spiritual formation.
Josh believes the Church is at its best when it reaches the lost, disciples the found, and equips leaders to serve with joy and conviction. He brings a steady, hopeful, and forward-thinking vision for Coastal's future, rooted in Scripture, dependent on prayer, and energized by the Holy Spirit.
Josh holds a degree in Recreation from Baylor University. Yes--that’s a real degree (Sic’Em Bears). He’s always been drawn to adventure and building meaningful relationships through shared experiences. Whether coaching his kids on the baseball diamond or basketball court, leading mission teams across the globe, or sitting down over coffee to talk about life and faith, Josh thrives in environments where growth, authenticity, and purpose collide.
He and his wife Danielle have been married for 20 years and are raising their four children with a love for God, community, and calling. Family is central to Josh’s life and ministry, and his greatest joy is doing life and leadership alongside Danielle and their kids.
Josh has served in diverse ministry settings, including cross-cultural missionary work with the International Mission Board and, most recently, as the founding Executive Director of Galveston Urban Ministries. His calling has taken him from international missions to local community development, always centered on the belief that the Gospel brings holistic transformation.
He holds a Master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Truett Seminary. His ongoing education continues to sharpen and shape his leadership, with a focus on integrative discipleship, local mission, and spiritual formation.
Josh believes the Church is at its best when it reaches the lost, disciples the found, and equips leaders to serve with joy and conviction. He brings a steady, hopeful, and forward-thinking vision for Coastal's future, rooted in Scripture, dependent on prayer, and energized by the Holy Spirit.