Joel Stepanek

Joel Stepanek has been actively and passionately involved in ministry for over ten years. What began as a simple internship in a parish youth ministry office evolved into an incredible adventure that led him on numerous middle school lock-ins, high school retreats, parish missions, and ultimately to meet his wife, Colleen. Joel is the Director of Resource Development for Life Teen International where he creates engaging youth ministry resources for middle and high school students. Joel is a sought after speaker who has traveled across the world speaking to teenagers and young adults. Joel is the author of three books, “True North: A Roadmap for Discernment” and “The Greatest Job on Earth: The Seven Virtues of an Awesome Youth Minister,” and “Getting More Out of Confession.”

Joel received his Master’s degree in religious education with an emphasis in youth and young adult ministry from Fordham University in New York City. Joel loves cooking, Crossfit, and spending time with his wife and two children, Elijah Daniel and Sophia Grace.