In 2020, Josh and Beth planted Refuge Church in the Jacksonville community of Ortega, an area that previously lacked gospel-preaching churches.
The Glymph’s journey began when Josh felt a restlessness and call from God while serving at Fruit Cove Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Fruit Cove’s leadership saw a need for a gospel-proclaiming church in the diverse neighborhood of Ortega, which includes hipsters, military families, wealthy individuals, and lower socioeconomic areas. Fruit Cove Baptist sent the Glymphs to plant a church there.
The Glymph family includes three adopted children and two biological ones. The family’s unique background has given them a deep commitment to adoptive and foster families in their community. One of the first things the Glymphs did after launching Refuge Church was start a ministry called Seek Refuge, which provides diapers, car seats, baby toys, and date night childcare for fostering and adoptive families.
Through our church’s support for the Cooperative Program, we’re helping churches like Refuge Church serve their neighbors as they tell them about the love of Jesus.
Pray that God will continue to strengthen the Glymphs in their gospel work.