Joel Stepanek

Joel has served in ministry for over 20 years, helping parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates clarify their identity, execute strategy, and lead people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. He previously served as Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen, where he developed key youth ministry resources—including the Purpose confirmation program—and trained leaders in over 20 countries.

He currently serves as Vice President for Programming and Administration for the National Eucharistic Congress and is a sought-after speaker who has reached hundreds of thousands worldwide on discipleship, leadership, organizational health, and the Eucharist.

Joel is also the author of several books, including Beginning Well, Chasing Humility, XY, and True North.

He lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, Colleen, and their three children. An avid Spartan racer and marathon runner, he also enjoys cooking and weightlifting.

CANA Talk - "Chasing Humility: The Key to Happiness, Holiness, and Freedom"

When we hear the word humility, we often feel uncomfortable.
We know it’s important—but we’re not always sure what it really means.
Too often, we reduce humility to something small. In reality, it’s something powerful. Humility is a way of seeing—one that frees us from ego, reshapes our relationships, and opens a path to true happiness and holiness.
In a world built on self-focus, humility offers something radically different: freedom.