Candidate, United States President, 2012

Candidate, United States President, 2008

Candidate, California Governor, withdrew, 2004

Volunteer, Paul B. Henry Campaign, 1984

No caucus information on file.

CEO/Founder/Pastor/Evangelist, Mustard Seed Ministries, 1998-present

Guest Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, 1998-2011

Chaplain Intern, University of California - Los Angeles Medical Center, 1999

Teacher, English, Coachella Valley Unified School District, 1994-1996

Disaster Relief, Christian Reformed World Relief, 1991

Tutor/Teacher Drake Bay Wildness Camp, Costa Rica, 1991

Member, Orthodox Church, Various, Southern California, 2007-present

Ordained Pastor, Universal Life Church, 2001-present

President/Founder, Mustard Seed Ministries, 2000-present

Member, Unified Teachers of Los Angeles, 1998-present

Licensed Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, 1992-present

Volunteer/Member, Crystal Cathedral Ministries, 1984-present

Volunteer, Disaster Relief - Tsunami, Thailand, Mustard Seed Ministries, 2005

Volunteer, Katrina Disaster Relief, Red Cross, 2005

Member, California Teachers Association, 1994-1996

Member, First Christian Reformed Church, Michigan, 1970-1984

Awards:

Academic Honors, Calvin College, 1989
Honorable Mention - All City Football Team, Grand Rapids, MI, 1985
1-On-1 Basketball Champion, Eagle Camp/Knight Camp, 1981, 1979.

Current Car:

Father's Name:

James Robert

Father's Occupation:

Christian Minister

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Kirk Cameron, Julie Andrews

Favorite Athlete:

Kirk Gibson

Favorite Author:

Apostle Paul

Favorite Book:

The Bible

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

Steak

Favorite Movie:

"The Jesus Film"

Favorite Musician:

Simon & Garfunkel

Favorite President and Why:

George W. Bush - because has been very supportive of faith-based organizations

Favorite Quote:

"...if you had faith as small as a mustard seed...nothing would be impossible" Matt. 17.20

Favorite Sport:

Baseball

Favorite TV Shows:

"Little House on the Prairie"

Favorite Type of Music:

Christian Inspirational

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Hawaii

Favorite Websites:

http://hearingtheword.posterous.com/

First Car:

1976 Chevy Caprice Classic

First Job:

"Paper Boy" - Delivered Grand Rapids Press door-to-door

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Evangelism, Inspirational Speaking, Online Ministry

Mother's Name:

Linda Jane

Mother's Occupation:

Retired Elementary Teacher

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

I would like to lead a Muslim nation to faith in Jesus Christ!

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

I would like to meet George W. Bush and thank him for his support of faith-based organizations.

Personal Hero and Why:

Jesus Christ, The Son of God, Savior of Mankind - because He saved the world!

Pets (include names):

Lola, my Golden Retriever (mix)

Priority Issues:

Education, healthcare, foreign relations, employment, environment, immigration, national security, poverty

Publications:

"Teacher/Missionary (Joe)"

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To make this world a better place! To teach our American people how to live better, be better, and become the best "world citizens" that we can be!