Josiah Rose

Ministry Apprentice –
University of Missouri – Kansas City
& MCC – Blue River

My Story

I grew up in church, familiar with Scripture and striving to do what was expected, but without a true relationship with God. As a teenager, I walked away and pursued my own desires, eventually reaching a spiritual low point.

Everything changed when I was introduced to an expository Genesis series by Dr. Chuck Missler. Through it, I began to seriously consider God for the first time. The depth and design of creation led me to the conviction that Jesus Christ is the only way to truly know Him.

Soon after, I began attending LifeConnection Independence, where I was warmly welcomed—especially by the young adult community and campus missionaries from Collegiate Impact. Their genuine love had a lasting impact on me and shaped how I now seek to treat others: as family in Christ.

Since then, I’ve grown deeply involved with Collegiate Impact, building relationships with students at UMKC, Park University, and MCC Blue River. In Fall 2025, I felt a clear call from God into ministry, continually confirmed by His faithfulness.

My Role

I exist to bring people into the Kingdom of God, nurture their growth in Christ, and serve them in love. In this season, I have been called to live this out on the college campus—showing students the love of Christ, helping them grow deep roots in local church communities, and equipping them to “go therefore and make disciples.”