Dr. Joe Coffey is the lead pastor of Christ Community Chapel, a multi-site church of about 5,000 people located in Northeast Ohio. He is passionate about bringing people into a life-long relationship with Christ and the church’s mission to reach Northeast Ohio, to launch 60 churches over the next 30 years, and to support ministries around the globe.

Joe completed his undergraduate degree at Taylor University and received graduate degrees from Columbia International Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books: Red Like Blood: Confrontations with Grace, Smooth Stones: Bringing Down the Giant Questions of Apologetics, and A Cup of Inspiration 1, 2, and 3.
Joe is married to Karen, a licensed clinical counselor. They have three married children and four grandchildren.

When I’m not working, I like to…
Spend time with my wife, cycle, or read

The grossest thing I’ve ever eaten is probably…
Gerbil

When I order Chipotle, my go-to order is always…
Fajita bowl

One fun fact that not many people know about me (well, until now) is…
When I was in fifth grade I walked over 100 steps on my hands