Joel Lusz

Joel has ministered for the last 25 years with both Young Life and the local church. Currently he is the Youth Pastor at Suntree United Methodist Church in Melbourne, Florida. He has authored or co--authored numerous books including Just Shoot Me and Youth Ministry Lemonade--Turning Sour Experiences Into Leadership Success. Joel is the founder and president of "GoYouthMinistry," a ministry based web--site that provides churches and student ministries with resources, ideas, and encouragement. Joel and his wife, Angie, live in Melbourne with their two daughters, Koral and Willow.