Dr. Rose teaches in the areas of foundations of education, teaching, and discipleship. Completing his dissertation in 2017 focused on the impact of length of time in small groups on faith maturity in the local church, Dr. Rose specializes in small groups ministry and has taught and written courses for multiple institutions on small groups ministry.

Dr. Rose is a frequent small group ministry consultant, podcast guest, conference and workshop speaker in the areas of discipleship, small groups ministry, educational philosophy, curriculum theory and design, pedagogy, and history of Christian Education. He has contributed to The Educational Ministry of a Church; as well, he has written multiple articles published in the Christian Education Journal addressing current small group ministry issues as well as the history of small groups. Dr. Rose is an active member of Society of Professors in Christian Education and the Small Group Network.

In addition to his academic involvement, Dr. Rose serves as Group Life Pastor at Rush Creek Church, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As Group Life Pastor he provides strategic leadership and oversight to Rush Creek’s Adult Ministries across six campuses.

Josh and his wife, Abby, have been married over 18 years and together they have 3 children. Josh and Abby attend Rush Creek Church in Arlington, Texas and serve as small group leaders.