Joel Shaffer

Executive Director

Joel bring a lifetime of urban ministry experience to UTM. He is also the founder of UTM. Joel received his undergraduate degree from Cornerstone University. He completed his Masters in Intercultural studies at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. 

He brings an exuberant personality and the character of a visionary to the UTM. He is passionately in love with God and his wife of 26 years. Together they have four children. Joel has big dreams for UTM and would love to share them with you. It is his desire to partner with local churches, organization and individuals to multiply UTM’s efforts in sharing the love of Jesus to the Urban world around us.

Joel’s CV