In fall of 2022, the Lord moved the Harding family to Spanish Fork with a burden to start a new church plant. Shortly after they moved back to Utah, Chris and Patti Allinger and Connor Brinkman joined the church planting team. Together, they began praying hard and planning. A small group of people began meeting together in spring of 2023 for a Bible study in the book of Colossians, and then the Lord opened the doors for us to meet on Sunday mornings in STEPS Performance Academy. Aspen Grove Bible Church first began Sunday services in June 2023. Since then, we've been involved in many different Bible studies (Grove groups), community outreach events, weekly English club at the library, summer kids Bible club, and many fun church fellowship events! We love the community of people that the Lord has brought together to grow and serve Him!

Pastor Joshua and his wife Christina live in Spanish Fork, and they have six children. Josh and Christina met at Appalachian Bible College in West Virginia, and they were married in 2004. They moved to Provo and Josh pastored Provo Bible Church for almost 8 years. God directed them back east for a while, but in the different churches where they ministered, their hearts never forgot the joy of ministry in Utah. They're grateful that God led them back to this area, because they love living and serving in Spanish Fork! Joshua's hobbies include fishing, reading, sports, and pickleball.