Our Minister

Rev. Joshua S. Lewis, M.Div. is a King William native and is the pastor of Jerusalem Christian Church, a historic congregation in rural Virginia. An ordained Pentecostal minister, he combines a deep love for Scripture with practical teaching that speaks to both everyday life and the big questions of faith.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO), a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond, VA), and is currently pursuing a PhD in Historical Theology at Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA). Beyond the classroom, Joshua brings scholarship into the life of the church, helping members think deeply about faith while staying grounded in service, family, and community.

He is active beyond the pulpit, serving on boards such as the King William County Fatherhood Initiative and the Ministering to Ministers Foundation. He is regularly invited to speak and teach at universities, and as an Edgar Allan Poe enthusiast, he shares insights at the Poe Museum in Richmond, connecting literature, history, and faith.

Committed to service in both church and community, he recruits foster families for one of Virginia’s oldest foster care nonprofits, cares for children and youth in need, and ministers across a variety of congregational traditions.

At the heart of all he does, Joshua is a husband to his wife, Candace, and a father to their five children. His ministry is rooted in a simple but profound belief: faithful living, thoughtful teaching, and love for family and neighbors are inseparable.