Life & Ministry Update 2026
Hi friends! I’m approaching the end of my time at the University of Southern California! Last May, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. This May, I once again graduate, this time with my master’s degree in the School of Cinematic Arts!
God has graciously blessed me with the education and community I’ve received in school! Post-grad, I’m looking to intentionally stay in Los Angeles, plugged in at my church. Career-wise, I’m exploring opportunities in game production and film production design/art department work.
Thank you to all who supported me monetarily or prayerfully on my 10K last year or my trip to Germany in 2023! In addition to my 2026 ministry update, please scroll down to see summaries of God’s work as I observed it.
Thon 2026 — Round 3!
This year, the college ministry I serve with at the University of Southern California, Christian Challenge, is sending 11 students overseas for summer mission trips! Teams are going to Japan and Germany (where I went in 2023), both seizing opportunities to serve our ministry partners that are spreading the Gospel in these regions. Especially exciting this year is that two of my housemates, Carson and Tyler, are leading the trips! Additionally, a friend in my Bible study, Daniel, and my girlfriend, Klarissa, are both going to Germany too!
My Bible study team: Carson, Daniel, and I!
My girlfriend Klarissa and I!
Like last year, I am running a 10K to raise money for missions! I’ve been training, and I’m on track to run it in under an hour. I am also fundraising! If you are looking for opportunities to be generous, I would love you to sponsor me. In the past, this has looked like either pledging an amount per kilometer or a total sum. The proceeds go entirely towards these two trips.
Behind the scenes, this same Thon fundraiser supported my trip three years ago! If you are interested in financially supporting, scroll on!
Donating
Venmo
To donate via Venmo, send money to @josh_mora1, or click the button below!
Write in the caption “Thon for Josiah Herfurth”
Christian Challenge Website
Visit the website by clicking the button below! After arriving at the page, click “Give Now.”
Under the Donation Information section, under the “Challenge Staffer/Project” form, select “Bike-a-thon” and add my name to the following “Comments” form.
For donations over $25, a receipt will be sent.
If you wish to donate, please do so before Saturday, April 11th! If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out!
Thon 2025
Thank you to all who donated. We raised over 30 thousand dollars for our friends traveling overseas!
Oh, and the 10K went well too!
Thon 2024
Thank you to everyone who sponsored me on my 10K! Through this fundraiser, our ministry raised over 42 thousand dollars for the 21 students going overseas that summer! This equates to approximately 40% of their total need, while God supplied the rest through other donors. Meaning, every student is fully funded!
The adjacent photo is of our fundraising team!
Germany 2023
Thank you again to everyone who supported me and the team last year! Please peruse the adjacent letter to learn more about our team’s wonderful journey while trying to live out God’s heart.