MEET JOSH
Josh Williamson is an Australian-born Evangelist living in the UK. He desires to reach the lost and equip the church to share the good news.
Since his conversion in 2002, Josh has sought to make Jesus known to all who would listen. Over the years, the Lord has opened many doors for ministry, including preaching opportunities in several countries.
Despite having a wide variety of evangelistic skills, Josh is particularly passionate about reaching those who will never darken the door of a church. This drive has led Josh to become a staff evangelist with the Open-Air Mission and a Global Network of Evangelists member.
Josh has completed a Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) and a Graduate Diploma of Theology (GradDipTh) from Malyon College in Queensland.
Josh lives in Hampshire with his wife, Louise, and their three children, Thomas, Elizabeth, and Henry.
ENDORSEMENTS
“We are living in an age where many are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. An unbiblical form of Christianity is not only accepted but promulgated throughout the contemporary Church. Millions draw near to God with their lips but comparatively few have a heart after Him. So it’s refreshing to find men like Josh Williamson, who not only stand in pulpits teaching the Word of God, but humbly stand on soapboxes preaching it to the lost.”
– Ray Comfort (Evangelist – Living Waters / Way of the Master)
“There seem to be two predominant types of evangelists today: hell-fire preachers and Gospel-less preachers. Josh Williamson is neither. Josh proclaims the Gospel of grace completely, beautifully and lovingly. His preaching is magnificent. Simply stated: Josh Williamson is the finest open-air preacher I have ever heard.”
– Todd Friel (TV & Radio Host – Wretched TV / Wretched Radio)
“It is such a joy to endorse the ministry of Josh Williamson. He is a man with a passion to take the message of the Gospel to our generation, whether on the streets, in a church or preaching to a crowd his message is always the same, the simple Good News of Jesus Christ. But don’t be deceived, Josh is a theologian who knows well his message. He can debate his faith in a university or talk with a lost young person in the street. Let me encourage you to use this very special gifted young man. His ministry, I know, will be a great blessing to you and your church.”
– Bill Newman (International Evangelist – Bill Newman Ministries)
I have known Josh for many years, and we have partnered in gospel ministry on numerous occasions, both in the U.K, and Eastern Europe. I organise several conferences each year for the purpose of training pastors and other church leaders in the teaching and preaching of God’s word; I’m always delighted when Josh is able be one of our conference speakers because his sessions on evangelism and open-air preaching are especially appreciated.
- D. Paul Mitchell (Director – Grace to You Europe)
In an era where many prioritize church planting over proclaiming, Josh Williamson stands out as a bold herald of the Gospel, faithfully following the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and historic evangelists. His public witness to the Good News shines brightly in an increasingly hostile environment, embodying the courage and unity called for in the Christian battle for souls. I wholeheartedly endorse Josh to preach at your church, lead evangelism training, or guide teams in evangelistic outreach. A humble Biblicist of unwavering integrity, he seeks to bless others and glorify Jesus in all he does.
- Dr. Robin D. Foster (Pastor – Central Community Church, Harrisburg)
"The challenges of getting the Good News out to our lost nation seem to grow month-by-month. Vast numbers, who will never attend a church service, evangelistic course, or campus outreach, will never get to hear about the grace of God revealed in Christ… Josh Williamson is a big man with tremendous courage, who is willing to go and preach God’s word in the highways and byways to people who would never otherwise have opportunity to hear about Christ.
His courage, Gospel commitment, and joy in the Lord has been a shot in the arm for us. He energises the willing evangelists, and helps the church to get back out onto the coalface of the lost community.
I commend Josh Williamson to your church for preaching at an evangelistic service, for training evangelists, and for leading teams in community outreach."
- Campbell Markham (Pastor / Former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Tasmania)
“I would highly recommend Josh Williamson coming to your school to present the Gospel. I haven’t heard such succinct and gospel-centred presentation in years. Josh relates really well to the students and teachers. He catches the imagination of the students without compromising the gospel message. A number of students made profession of faith as a result of his visit.”
– Peter Schmidhauser (Chaplain)
“It was such a blessing to have Josh, come and share with the students at Northside Christian College. Josh was very clear and engaging as he presented the gospel message in age-appropriate ways to students from Prep to Year 10 across 4 different chapel services. He had the ability to connect and relate equally well to students in all year levels. I would gladly recommend Josh and his ministry.”
– Yasmin Henry (Teacher)
In the two and a half years since I've met Josh, most of our time together has been spent out of doors, as we seek to share the good news of Jesus on the streets of Reading, the town where I live. Josh is clearly gifted as an open-air preacher, not just with great lung capacity but with the ability to share the bad news of sin and the good news of salvation with conviction. I would say I pity any heckler who crosses Josh's path but, despite the way he usually shows how baseless their claims against the faith are, he is always able to leave them with a handshake and often a copy of John's Gospel too! I've learned lots about evangelism in this setting from him, and I know others on the team have too - both from seeing it practised and from individual conversations.
Josh's evangelistic giftedness is combined with a real passion for the lost to know Jesus, as well as a contagious optimism about the great things that our great God can do!
- Richard Baxter (Pastor of Outreach – Carey Baptist Church, Reading).
I’ve worked with Josh for a couple of years now, and have seen him serving the Lord in church and on the streets many times. He is a gracious, wise, zealous and highly gifted minister of the Gospel with a winsome manner, rich theological understanding, and warm heart. He has met both trials and blessings in recent years and has continued unswervingly serving the Lord in his prime calling as an evangelist. Thank you Lord, for your hand on Josh Williamson.
- Chris Thomas (Pastor – Eastney Evangelical Church, Portsmouth)
Having worked with Josh for a couple of years I fully endorse his credentials as a more than able preacher and presenter of the Gospel particularly to the unchurched and members of our multi and no-faith community. His gifts are patently obvious as he reasons with souls, responds winsomely to objectors and clearly articulates without apology the truth in Christ. If you want to inspire your members to be involved in the Kings service, as they ought to be, ask him to preach for you, he can adequately preach the word of encouragement and exhortation.
- Trevor Carlisle (Pastor - Whitley Wood Reformed Baptist Church, Reading)