Joseph Yoo

Pastor and Christianity Expert

Joseph Yoo is a Priest and Christianity expert based in Pearland, Texas. Joseph became ordained as a priest in 2021 and now serves as the head priest and planter of Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland. Joseph’s church operates with the credo that everybody has a real place at the table there, and they seek to welcome everyone, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. He has built a thriving online community on social media, where he shares stories of faith, life, and everything in between. His Instagram page has over 200K followers, and his TikTok has over 160K. He also publishes his musings on his Substack, “Off the Collar”. He is also the author of “When the Saints Go Flying In: Stories About Faith, Life, and Everything in Between”.

Education

  • BA, Psychology, University of Hawaii
  • Master of Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary

Professional Achievements

  • Built a solid online platform to share a message of hope and love
  • Wrote three books. When the Saints Go Flying In, Converge Bible Study: Encountering Grace, and Converge Bible Study: Practical Prayer

Certifications & Organizations

  • Ordained clergy in the Episcopal Church

Favorite Piece of Advice

You matter to God even if God doesn't matter to you.

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Co-authored Articles (11)

Is Kissing before Marriage a Sin?

See what the Bible has to say about kissing and cuddlingAs a Christian, honoring God is an important part of all of your relationships. But does being part of a God-fearing romantic partnership mean that kissing is total...

How to Recognize and Defeat the Leviathan Spirit

An in-depth guide on the Leviathan and how to confront it According to the Bible, the Leviathan is an evil, serpent-like spirit sent to spread lies and break its victims’ relationship with God. If you’ve been struggl...

The Difference Between a Church, Chapel, Cathedral, & Basilica

Everything you need to know about labeling places of worshipYou’re walking down the street when you see a sign for a church and then a chapel. They must be the same thing, right? Well, not exactly! Believe it or not, c...

17 Tattoo Ideas for Christians (With 60+ Popular & Unique Variations)

Share your love of God with some unique inkLooking for something a little more interesting than a simple flash tattoo of a cross? It may feel like there aren’t a ton of options for interesting Christian tattoos, but yo...

The History Behind Saying "Bless You" (& If You Really Need to Say It)

A close-up look at the history of this sneezing superstition Whether you’re in a close group of friends or among strangers, if you sneeze, it will likely be met with a “bless you.” In fact, it can come off as rude...

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Start a Church

All the inforamtion you need to legally and professionally begin your own church A church is a spiritual community that comes together in common fellowship. If you're dissatisfied with your local options and have a group...

What Does “Stay Blessed” Mean? (Plus, How to Respond to this Phrase)

Express your well wishes with this kind, friendly phrase“Stay blessed” is a common, positive phrase that expresses your hope that someone continues to be happy, experience good health, and receive God’s goodness. W...

25 Sincere Good Luck Prayers for Success, Protection, & More

Holy Bible expert Olivia Woodford shares tips on praying for good luck with gratitudePrayers for good luck may help you find a positive state of mind if you’re worried about a future event, trying to meet a goal you’...

How to Pray to Invoke the Holy Spirit

Do you love the Lord, just as He loves you? The best way to express your devotion to Him is through prayers that focus on the power of the Holy Spirit. Here, we’ll share beautiful prayers to praise and invoke the Holy...

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Become an Episcopal Priest

Priests in the Episcopal Church are called to ordination by God, and the call is confirmed by the church in a discernment process with the prospective candidate for ordination. If you believe you may be called to the p...

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Be a Proverbs 31 Wife

The Bible has a few passages that advise wives on how be a great wife. The most famous one is Proverbs 31. Here are some tips from this passage on how to be a wonderful wife and mother.