JOSEPH STANDLEY

Co-Founder of Warpath Ministries | Pastor | Speaker | Trauma Recovery Specialist

Joseph Standley, born and raised in Clayton, North Carolina, is a living testament to the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. Co-founder of Warpath Ministries alongside Jeff Domenick, Joseph answered the high and holy calling of the Lord—not from a place of ease, but from the depths of pain, brokenness, and battle. His life is not a story of chance, but of divine appointment. Marked by war in the spiritual and physical realms, Joseph has walked through the fire of addiction, suicide attempts, homelessness, violence, and deep trauma—and emerged forged in faith by the chain-breaking blood of Jesus.

A warrior in Christ and a shepherd to the broken, Joseph is a public speaker, trauma recovery outreach specialist, certified chaplain, Christian counselor, and ordained pastor. Every day, he wages war for souls and healing, driven by a relentless mission to bring freedom to the captives and hope to the hopeless. His ministry is more than words—it’s a mobilization of the wounded into warriors, a revival of hearts once numb with despair, and a bold stand against the darkness.

Joseph holds a degree in Education and Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. With this foundation, he brings a holistic view of spiritual, emotional, and physical resilience to those he mentors and leads. His calling is clear: to advance the Kingdom of God, fulfill the Great Commission, and make disciples—soldiers—who are armed and ready for the spiritual battlefield.

At the heart of Joseph’s life is his greatest earthly joy—his son, Jakob, and his beloved fiancée, Emily. They are his inspiration, his anchor, and his reason to keep walking the Warpath with passion and purpose.

Joseph Standley isn’t just a preacher—he’s a proof of God’s relentless love. A voice in the wilderness. A frontline leader raising up an army for Christ. And his message is simple: No matter how far gone you feel, there is a way home—and His name is Jesus.