Reverend Albert Joseph Housh was born in Brock, Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1953. He graduated from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois in 1959 and was ordained into the Rock River Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1960. Joe served seven churches in the Nebraska and Northern Illinois Conferences before being appointed to the Oregon-Idaho Conference at Boise First United Methodist as an Associate in 1974. He then served Nampa First United Methodist from 1978 to 1990 and Whitney United Methodist in Boise from 1990 to 1997. Joe retired from active appointment in 1997 and joined the staff as an Assistant Pastor at Boise First United Methodist that same year assisting with worship, weddings and funerals, teaching and leading Biblical historical tours. Recent tours include: The Footsteps of Paul in Greece; The Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation (Turkey), The Holy Land Today and Yesterday. Joe and his wife Kay have four sons and eight grandchildren.

Faith Statement: God’s grace as revealed in Jesus Chris is at the center of my life’s calling to be in ministry. The fellowship of the church has given me the privilege to serve Christian challenges that have been both demanding and rewarding beyond anything I have ever anticipated. I join with others who would conclude it is not how long life may be but it is what you do with the time that God has given you. With confidence I look forward to every new opportunity seeking to be ready to continue my faith journey.

"Oh give thanks to the God of heaven for God’s steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26