Josh Golackson
Church Planting Pastor
Josh and Lindsey moved back to Wisconsin in April, 2015 after serving as missionaries in China for nearly a decade. They have been married for 13 years and have 7 energetic children: Lily (12), Caedmon (11), Hadassah (8), Vivianna (7), Olivet (5), August (4), Porter (1). Lindsey grew up in Appleton and Josh is from Monroe. Josh and Lindsey met at UW-La Crosse, where they both got their undergrad in Communication Studies. Josh completed his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. Josh still serves as Assistant Pastor at Emmaus Road Church in Appleton while starting the new work of planting Living Stone Church in Oshkosh. Josh and Lindsey love spending time with family and friends and enjoying the outdoors. Josh also loves fishing, football and trying to find time to sit down with a good book. Lindsey loves running, reading and DIY projects.
Contact: josh@livingstoneoshkosh.org
James Lima
Church Planting Apprentice and Coordinator of Music
James and his wife Lexi moved to the Fox Valley in August of 2015 shortly after getting married. James has a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Management from UW Stevens Point and is currently on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Fox Valley Technical College. James is part of the ON Wisconsin Church Planting Network and is working towards his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. James and Lexi both have a passion for reaching college students with the Gospel as well as playing music together. James loves fishing, reading, and playing Ultimate Frisbee. Lexi works as an RN at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She is a talented photographer and also enjoys baking, playing piano, and drinking coffee with friends.
Contact: james@livingstoneoshkosh.org
Bill Acker
Lamp Seminary Instructor
Bill and his wife Martha have been married for 46 years. They have four children and 21 grandchildren! Bill has both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. Prior to coming to Wisconsin Presbytery (PCA), Bill had planted churches in New Orleans, LA and Neenah, WI. Now, Bill is passionate about equipping future ministers of the Word through LAMP Seminary and assisting northeast Wisconsin church plants. Bill and Martha enjoy riding their bicycles together, and he often finds himself woodworking in his spare time.
Contact: bill@livingstoneoshkosh.org