Conversations with Josh Andrew

Today we’d like to introduce you to Josh Andrew

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
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I grew up living a typical Midwestern life with no intention of ever being part of a church or building businesses. However, over the last 10 years, I’ve dedicated myself to both endeavors—building businesses and helping to build the church. Since I didn’t grow up in the church and had no experience as a pastor, I initially went to business school. It was during this time that I started my first business, a marketing agency called John15Media, which now has 19 employees, offices around the country, and works with hundreds of businesses on creative strategy.

Over the past six years, I’ve worn many hats—serving as a creative director for a large company, working as a creative strategist for over 500 businesses, and hosting a podcast that reaches over 100,000 people each month. In the midst of all this, I met my amazing wife, Lexii, and together we’ve been committed to building the local church since we were teenagers.

We are now pastors at a brand-new, life-giving church in central Phoenix called Valley Church. In our first month, we’ve seen hundreds of people give their lives to Jesus, over 50 people get baptized, and hundreds attending our services every Sunday. We are incredibly grateful for our team and know that none of this would be possible without them. We are thankful for our pastors and the amazing people who are helping to build Valley Church.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Our journey has been far from smooth. Alongside the typical struggles of building businesses, we’ve also faced significant challenges within the church. One of the most difficult lessons we’ve learned is that while people may hurt us, Jesus never will. In 2021, our heroes in ministry stepped down due to a moral failure, which deeply shook us. For a year and a half, we found ourselves leading in an environment where we were treated poorly and were giving from a very empty cup. This left us feeling depressed, sad, and with little vision for the future.

In need of a fresh start, we decided to move to California for a year, which proved to be an incredible reset. That time was deeply healing—we made some of our best friends in the world and rediscovered our passion and vision to do what we love most: building the church.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m passionate about building both businesses and the local church. I founded a marketing agency called John15Media, which has grown to 19 employees with offices around the country, working with hundreds of businesses on creative strategy. Over the last six years, I’ve taken on roles such as creative director for a large company, creative strategist for over 500 businesses, and host of a podcast that reaches over 100,000 people each month.

Currently, my wife Lexi and I are pastors at Valley Church in central Phoenix. We’re dedicated to creating a life-giving church environment where people can experience the love of Jesus. In just our first month, we’ve seen hundreds of people give their lives to Jesus, over 50 people get baptized, and hundreds more attending our services each Sunday.

What sets us apart is our commitment to authenticity and resilience. Our journey hasn’t been easy—we’ve faced business challenges and difficult experiences in ministry, including leading through a season of personal and spiritual depletion. In 2021, a moral failure by our heroes in ministry rocked us, leading to a season where we were leading from an empty cup. We eventually took a year-long reset in California, which was a transformative and healing time for us. We came back with renewed vision and a passion to build the church.

I’m most proud of the resilience we’ve shown in the face of adversity and our unwavering commitment to building something meaningful, whether in business or in ministry. We’re deeply grateful for our incredible team and the community that surrounds us, and we’re committed to helping others see that even in hardship, there is hope and purpose in pursuing what you love.

What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I see a trend toward simplicity. Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen technology move at an incredibly fast pace, with innovation often being the primary goal. In this rush, there’s been a mindset that more is better—but I believe it’s not about having more; it’s about being better.

Moving forward, I think the focus will shift from chasing success or accumulating stuff to seeking significance and honing in on what truly matters: loving people and creating meaningful connections. It’s about prioritizing quality over quantity and making an impact in a way that is genuine and values-driven. This approach will not only shape how businesses operate but also how we build communities and foster relationships in both the church and the marketplace.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://joshandrew.org/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshnandrew/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/joshandrew