Master of Arts (M.A.) in Family Marriage Therapy      - Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Christian Counseling    -- Liberty University
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Religion/Church Ministries
- Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute

Joe has been in full-time ministry since 1999, serving churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Joe and his wife, Maryanne, answered the call to serve in the NSRBA in 2011. Joe began his role as the AMS in 2025.

Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Christian Ministry (Currently Enrolled)
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.) in History
-University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching (Secondary Social Studies)
- North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Studies/Double Minor in Christian Studies and Student Ministry
- Judson College at Southeastern

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Leadership & Ministry
- Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration/Accounting
- University of Pheonix
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Fundamentals
- University of Pheonix