Founder
Josh Pedersen
Founder of Vox School Of Discipleship
Josh founded Vox in 2015, originally titling the program Vox Bivium then later enhancing it to its current state, Vox School of Discipleship. Prior to that, he spent the last 13 years in pastoral ministry - most recently as the campus pastor for Grace Church Downtown (Greenville, SC). In addition, he has served as the school chaplain for Shannon Forest Christian School and taught at various other institutions. (High school, undergrad, and graduate school) He holds a BA in Biblical Studies with minor in Philosophy from Palm Beach Atlantic University as well as a MA in Biblical Teaching from Erskine.
He serves as a Guest Lecturer at: Torchbearers in Winter Park, CO, and Onelife in Lancaster, PA, currently. He has taught at Shannon Forest and for Southeastern Seminary through the Renewal Leadership Institute (2011-2012).
He planted a church in Orlando FL. called Summit. He has owned and operated with a partner, both a real estate investment company (High Water Mark 2002 - 2007) as well as a strength and conditioning consulting company (Upstate Elite Fitness 2011-2013).
He grew up in Racine WI.
STAFF
Leanne Boone
Executive Director
Leanne has a BS in education from the University of West Georgia. She taught elementary students for 6 years in Gwinnett Co. Georgia. She served on staff at Look Up Lodge to gain 18 years experience in Christian camping and discipleship of young women.
Jeff Johnson
Director of Discipleship and Outreach
Jeff moved with his wife, Clarissa, and four children from Orlando, Florida, to join the Vox team in the summer of 2018. He spent 13 years at Orangewood Christian School as both a teacher of Biblical Studies and the Head of Spiritual Life Development. He took a leadership role with his church, NewCity Orlando, as the “Mercy Ministry Liaison” connecting church members with opportunities to do justice in the city. His family also spent two years serving with NewCity Parramore Ave., an inner-city church plant.
Jeff grew up mainly in Central Florida and spent most summers in South America on mission trips. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Liberty University, he played professional soccer for seven years. Jeff was greatly impacted during experiences with Torchbearers International, which included an outdoor adventure program in New Zealand and a gap year Bible school in Sweden. These experiences fueled the fire for him to eventually make the move to join the ministry of Vox School of Discipleship.
Jeff’s two passions are mentoring/discipleship and “livening up” the church towards doing justice.
Bonnie McCrary
Student Life Director
Bonnie is Student Life Director but also enjoys the title “Professional Big Sister.” A proud Vox alumna, she is excited to return for her second year on Staff and witness God work His wonders in the lives of the students. Her position includes helping with the photography, videography, social media, worship leading, building relationships with the students, and playing a key role in the multiple trips throughout the year.
Since graduating Vox in 2015, the Lord has opened doors to an array of incredible experiences; a trailblazing university degree, photographic work, missions in Costa Rica, camping and adventure leadership, international student ministry, high budget media ministry, even a quick stint in the film industry. She even worked as a barista on occasion, meaning she can make a mean shot of espresso.
She loves the hands on aspect of Vox because she believes experiential learning is what moves people to the next level; of faith, life, and beyond.
Tommy Rutt
Director of Adventure
Tommy is passionate about God's word, discipleship, and the outdoors. He joined the Vox team in 2022 and has a strong desire to see students place a deep-rooted faith in Jesus and live fiercely on mission with Jesus. He loves a good adventure and is always down to sit around a fire anytime the temperature drops below 70 degrees.
Tommy grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and after graduating high school, he went to a one-year bible school in Estes Park, Colorado, called Ravencrest Chalet. While there, he felt a strong call to ministry and decided to attend Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina, where he double majored in Bible and Bible Teaching. He did student teaching at Southside Christian School in Greenville, SC, was a resident at The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL, and was a Youth Pastor at Summit Church in Southwest Florida until 2022.
Teaching Faculty & GUest Lecturers
David Blackwell
Greg Boone
Kyle Clayton
Hugh Carson
Paul Clark
Andrew Cronic
Nathan Forrest
Stuart Fuller
Cam Hill
Walter Howard
Brian Onken
Chelsea Pagliuca
Matt Rogers
Rob Rucci
Harry Stevenson
Jim Thompson
Savannah Whitmire
Rod Wilton
Josh Pedersen
& more