Dr Joel Hollier is a writer, researcher, social worker, and pastor. He is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to build community and seek holistic wellbeing in fresh ways. He’s pretty loud on social media, so check it out.

Joel lives on Wangal Country, Australia.

An internationally sought after speaker and experienced social worker with a PhD in Behavioural Science, his research covers the meeting points of trauma, faith, gender and sexuality. He is the author of A Place At His Table: A biblical exploration of faith, sexuality and the kingdom of God” and is currently teaching at the University of Sydney. He has also worked extensively with young people who have experienced trauma, providing therapeutic spaces for them to build resilience and create their own stories.

Usually with a coffee in hand, he does lots of thinking around creativity, faith, and the complexities of caring in the modern world.

Joel co-pastors New City Church and is married to Thomas. He is available for speaking at a variety of events throughout the year – just get in contact.