Tragedy struck when, at the age of 11, Joel found his mother lying on the kitchen floor after suffering a stroke.
Joel's piano and vocal talents were also simultaneously being put to good use with many camp dates, conferences, and outreach opportunities with the Billy Graham Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Life.
Joel has shared the stage with GMA Dove Award winners Casting Crowns, TobyMac, Rebecca St. James, Third Day, MercyMe, and others.
[4] In 2008, Engle founded The Exchange Church, which operated in the Alliance area of far north Fort Worth, Texas until its closing in 2020.
In 2020, Engle relocated back to the contiguous United States and became lead pastor at Fusion Bible Church in Durant, Oklahoma.