joe cruz
Custodian
What do you do here?
Clean up around facilities, assist with set up and tear down for events and groups, landscaping, and custodial.
When did you start attending Arcade Church?
2021
When did you start working at Arcade Church?
2022
Educational Background: Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa School of Ministry 2001-2003; Acts 29 Pastors School, Wenatchee Washington 2015-2016; I also have an Intercultural Ministry Certificate from Western Seminary’s Center for Leadership Development.
Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 1:13-20; Romans 8:31-39; Psalms 42:5-6
Family: Wife, 3 daughters and 1 son. Nancy, Makayla, Melina, Adalynn and Andrew.
Favorite memory from your time at Arcade Church: It was probably when I was new on staff. Pastor Craig asked me if I would lead the staff in a teaching to which I said yes. I ended up sharing a story that was totally unplanned and wasn’t sure how it was going to land with everyone, especially being new to the team. You can say I didn’t exactly think this through. I don’t want to give away too many details about this story, but it was one that I’ll never forget and neither will the staff. We even had coffee mugs made to remember the message.
Interesting facts or information about you: I used to rap in the 90’s (house parties, battle rap and some local shows where I opened for recording artists). I even rapped after I came to faith in Christ for a couple of years.
What is something here in this life that you hope is in heaven?
Pour over coffee. There is no biblical reference to coffee in heaven, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there is coffee there since Jesus will make all things new (Rev. 21:5).