Joel Elies

Joel Stephen Elies is the Assistant Director of Doctoral Programs at Talbot School of Theology where he teaches courses in spiritual formation, Christian ministry and leadership. Born and raised in Hawaii, he pastored for thirteen years at Hope Chapel Honolulu. He is now a teaching elder at Antioch Fullerton and author of Christ-Centered Reality. He earned his M.Div. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation under the leadership of John Coe. He later earned his D.Min. in Engaging Mind and Culture under the mentorship of J.P. Moreland and Garry DeWeese.

Affiliation Faculty
Position Assistant Director of Doctoral Programs

Author's books

Christ-Centered Spirituality: A Catechesis for Today

Christ-Centered Spirituality leads the reader through a comprehensive pattern of catechesis distilled from the early church, the Celtic monastic communities, the medieval monks, the reformers, the Society of Jesus, the Puritans, and many other traditions of the historic Christian church. Throughout history, the Spirit of the living God has used many of these practices and insights to catalyze revivals, awaken souls, incite revolutions, birth joy and bring hope to millions. This is your map to a meaningful existence. Let it spark renewal in your life today!