Get to Know Joel Sathyadass

Ministry Description

When on tour:
- I will have the opportunity to invite people to worship the Lord through music. Along with this, I will get the chance to share the truth of Jesus with youth from different churches and schools!
- we will also be setting up and tearing down instruments and audio equipment on a regular basis.

when on campus:
- I will be assisting the music department and the Bible Institute band wherever I am needed

Learn more about the ministry in United States.

About Joel

Hello friends and family!
My name is Joel Sathyadass, I serve King Jesus and have the privilege of being called a Child of the living God.

I was born in Bangalore (India), raised by Godly parents, and grew up with two brothers who I love dearly.
There were several times throughout my childhood when the Lord tugged on my soul, I vividly remember those moments and have most of them journaled down. My experience of salvation was more of a process than it was one moment. Much of my journey into salvation and spiritual maturity began before I could truly grasp the gift of the Gospel. I had the privilege of growing up in a Christ centered family, my mum and dad have always been bent on serving the Lord and his Church. I have seen my parents receive so much blessing and direction throughout my childhood, it built in me a strong faith. There are countless stories and events that my two brothers and I witnessed and were a part of. I believe I was truly blessed to have had such a rich upbringing.
I was brought up in the Word of God and I did not see life any other way. I was surrounded by Believers most of my childhood. Being home-schooled, I was a part of a Co-op that existed for Christian Missionaries in India. My father’s ministry was starting and facilitating House-churches that modeled the early church. Both were small, but very tight knit groups. In many ways, my understanding and worldview were shaped by the experiences and people I interacted with in these circles. As a child, I was aware that all sinned and fell short of the Lord’s glory (Romans 3:23), I believed I loved Jesus and was baptized when I was eight years old and continued in my walk with the Lord.

God had always been real to me, but it was only as I grew that I saw how real sin was. I began to see it in myself and the world around. I found myself in sin and shame, and it terrified me. At the time, His grace was something I was still learning to grasp. However, as a child, what came as a real shock to me was the “Lukewarm Christian” this was pared with the realization of disunity and corruption in the church.
This was a long period of time where I was disillusioned and disappointed with so much of what I saw in myself and the body of believers (including my family and I), though I continued to seek God and study his word.
I was 11 years-old at the time when I began to approach spiritual discipline and studying the word more independently. I dove into apologetics and spent a lot of time trying to make sense of what I was taught to believe, I did not want to be a close-minded Christian who was not open to discourse and discussion. I wanted to represent Christ and took it upon myself to discipline my way into a mold I believed was righteous.
Doubt and a lack of joy began to embody my walk with the Lord. I grew frustrated with myself for constantly falling short. I watched countless unanswered prayers flow from my mouth and others. In short, I was hurt and tired.
In his grace, sweet Jesus did not let me go then; He spoke to me through the story of the prodigal son. Holy Spirit helped me observe the older son, who was the other prodigal, who was just as lost. I had always thought that I was right and that I was not wasting away my life like the younger son. After the revelation, I saw myself in a new light. I saw that I was the older son who worked and labored and did not experience the complete joy of serving and loving my father. I finally understood what He meant when “the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:31-32).
I understood salvation before this point, and I had known the importance of grace. I used to seek and pray and do everything in my ability to truly know Christ and accept grace. However, I believe God had a plan and perfect timing. As a child, salvation from the penalty of sin always made sense to me. I hungered and desired the Lord, but it was only after my experience of Jesus’ divine intervention that Galatians 4 :1-7 truly made sense to me. I was a slave until the lords appointed time when He revealed to me that I was “no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God”.

From this point in time, He began to open my heart and draw himself close to me. Living for Christ became something refreshing as opposed to feeling like I needed to prove my testimony to unbelievers. This growth and understanding took time, but it was (and still is) moving along consistently. He continues continues to speak to me through through the scriptures, books, people and some other crazy ways!



My mum and dad have been involved in Christian ministry every since I could remember. It has been a journey of faith, with lots of challenges along the way but it is something us as a family have absolutely loved. As young boys, my two brothers and I were always encouraged to be mission minded in everything we do, and wherever we go. During a pivotal time in my life, my dad would often say that I should never pursue full-time ministry, unless I truly understood the privilege and responsibility it would be.
Due to hypocrisy and a few disappointing interactions I had within the church/christian organizations, I stubbornly came to the conclusion that I never wanted to be in full-time vocational ministry. I decided that I would pursue a career in music and continue to be ministry focused wherever I went.
the Lord however, was kind enough to keep tugging on my heart. He allowed situations and people to pour into me, and it slowly began to chip away the hardness I felt to the call. Music was something God has used in my life, and has worked through me at different times. I was afraid to let myself acknowledge it, because I was afraid of failure, scared I was chasing a pipe dream. The process was slow, but consistent and powerful. There were many little things that revealed truth and softened my heart, but the Lord used one particular person at the time, the pieces all fit together. It was a Sunday morning service, and I was asked to lead worship. Though I was used to leading, I would tend to shy away from it because I always felt the serious weight and responsibility of the task. This time was different, I felt a deep eagerness and joy. In the end, the service concluded, people left and everything was normal but I ended up having a little conversation with my dear friend. Knowing full well my reservations to being associated with "Christian music" and my aversion to full-time ministry, she just looked at me and laughed softly saying "how do you not see how God is trying to use you? its so obvious.". I had nothing to say, because I knew it was the Holy Spirit speaking through her, He had confirmed so many things before that time and it all finally seemed to click. Since then, there has been constant confirmation and encouragement through the scripture, circumstances, and people. God has been so good, and I have just been in awe at the way he has helped me see.

It's been a few years, it's it's been a process of humility, and I have been broken several times through it. I am learning to welcome the brokenness and admit my weakness because God continues to use it to show me that He is strong. As I take it one step at a time, I have realized that a step of faith has brought me here to serve on the Legacy Overflow team.

As I do my best to serve faithfully for this next year, I ask that you would consider lifting me up in prayer; that the Lord will work through us as a team this year.
Thank you!

Colossians 2:6-7 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

Contact Information

satjoels@gmail.com
Joel Sathyadass,
13247 Word of Life Dr, Hudson, FL 34669