
the church is the classroom.
Our Mission
Joy College exists to train the next generation of Christ-like servant leaders through biblical education, immersive ministry experience, and intentional discipleship—equipping students in every season of life to lead with humility, courage, and purpose in the Church and the world.
this is where leaders are built
At Joy College, the church isn’t just where we gather—it’s where we grow. Based at Joy Church Medford, our students learn in a living, breathing ministry environment where Sunday services, staff meetings, outreach, and real-time leadership become part of the curriculum. This isn’t theory—it’s training grounded in the life of the local church.
Meet the team
Geno Schmelzer
Full Time Program Director
Ali Schmelzer
Full Time Program Director & Registrar
Dr. John Schmelzer
Dean of Academics & Professor
Kim Schmelzer
Founding Pastor & Professor
Steve Schmelzer
Founding Pastor & Professor
Pete Miller
Professor
Lead Pastor of Joy Church Medford
Natalie Aman
Lead Pastor of Joy Church Medford
Riley Aman