In September of 2008 Pastor Joel and his wife Dinora, started Living Water Church. Living Water Church is a non-denominational church that truly focuses on Faith, Worship, and People. Joel and Dinora are called to help people grow in a church setting without compromising the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor loves to meet and engage new people of all walks of life. Helping couples is his passion.  Pastor Joel and Dinora enjoy spending time together and with their 3 daughters, Alyssa, Janessa, and Emeli. Pastor Joel worked for Woodland Park Police Department for over 24 years and retired on September 2024. 

Since 2012 he is the Chaplain of the WPPD and Chaplain of the Police Benevolent Association Local 173.. Pastor Joel is a Silver Card Recipient which is one of the highest honor bestowed to any civilian. Pastor Joel holds a Bachelors Degree in Theology from Lee University and a Master in Pastoral Care from the New York Theological Seminary. Pastor Joel also hold an iTHIRST Spiritual Companionship Certification Training Certificate from Seton Hall University. A special program to operate a Recovery Ministry that helps individuals, and families who have been afflicted by addictive behaviors.