The Rev. Joanna P. Hollis
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced rector with 15 years of pastoral care and spiritual leadership. Dedicated to fostering a thriving community and guiding individuals on their transformative journey through the Way of Jesus Christ. Skilled in empowering people to strengthen their relationship with God through impactful preaching, honest communication, collaboration and discipleship-building. Utilizes adaptive leadership practices to drive positive change and renewal.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Congregational and Clergy Coach
Diocese of New Jersey
06.2017 - Current
Support congregations, Diocesan committees and individual clergy in the areas of discipleship and leadership in challenging times.
Rector
Christ Church
New Brunswick, NJ
10.2013 - Current
Oversee all administrative, worship, outreach, discipleship and stewardship aspects of church life; mentor lay leaders in their respective ministries, empowering them to serve effectively in their roles; work closely with finance team to move the congregation closer to financial health; offer pastoral counseling to both congregational and community members; engage congregation with authentic and inspired preaching.
Associate Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2009 - 09.2013
Oversaw Adult Christian Formation, Children and Youth, and Hospitality Councils; mentored lay leaders in their respective ministries, empowering them to serve effectively in their roles; played major roles in stewardship, liturgical development and administration; regularly preached and presided.
Japanese Language Teacher
Salinas High School
Salinas, CA
08.2002 - 06.2006
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement a cohesive curriculum focused on language acquisition and cultural awareness for Levels 1-4; enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Japanese Language and Core Teacher
Gavilan View Middle School
Salinas, CA
08.2001 - 06.2002
Taught Japanese Levels 1 and 2, Grade 8 English/Language Arts, Grade 6 Exploratory Languages; developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assistant English Teacher
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Harima-cho, Japan
Harima-cho, Hyogo-ken, Japan
07.1997 - 07.1999
Team-taught 7th, 8th and 9th grade English with a native Japanese speaking English teacher; supervised English Club; participated in other school-wide activities.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Church Divinity School of The Pacific
05.2009
Master of Arts, Teaching Foreign Language (TFL): Japanese -
Monterey Institute of International Studies
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts, Japanese Studies and Sociology Based Human Relations -
Connecticut College
05.1997
Skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptive leadership-focused
- Building relationships
- Preaching excellence
- Personable and friendly
- Pastoral care
- Organizational development
- Vision casting
- Team development
- Coaching experience
- Ethics and integrity
- Interfaith collaboration
Additional Information
Ordination to the Priesthood 12/2009
Ordination to the Diaconate (Transitional) 6/2009
Certification
- End of Life Doula Training, 2024
- Thriving in Ministry Participant, 2024
- Certified JourneyDance™, Guide, Facilitator and Faculty for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, June 2022 - present
- Coach Approach Skill Training and Mentor Coaching Training, 2021-2022
- Certified Level 3 Reiki Healer, 2021
- Missional Leadership Cohort Member, 2015-2016
Affiliations
- Standing Committee Member, Diocese of New Jersey
- Diocese of New Jersey Sabbatical Fund Committee Chair
- Faith Aloud Clergy Counselor, All Options
- Van Duzer Scholarship Committee Member
- Diocese of New Jersey LGBTQ Commission Member
- New Brunswick Interfaith Alliance Clergy Member
- Hall Education Fund Board Member
- Diocese of New Jersey Black Clergy Caucus
- Union of Black Episcopalians
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Grants
- Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program, 2000
- Episcopal Evangelism Society, Seminarian Intern at Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan, Summer 2008
- Fulbright and Associations of Teachers of Japanese, Media Scholarship Recipient, Summer 2001
References
- Canon Barbie Bach, Member, Standing Committee, Diocese of New Jersey, (908) 358-8217, bobach1024@aol.com
- The Rev. Canon Dr. Anna Carmichael, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of San Joaquin, (209) 576-0104, canonanna@diosanjoaquin.org
- The Rev. Canon Dr. Rob Droste, Former Canon for Congregational Development and Mission, Diocese of New Jersey, (510) 590-2964, robertedroste@gmail.com
Timeline
Congregational and Clergy Coach
Diocese of New Jersey
06.2017 - Current
Rector
Christ Church
10.2013 - Current
Associate Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
08.2009 - 09.2013
Japanese Language Teacher
Salinas High School
08.2002 - 06.2006
Japanese Language and Core Teacher
Gavilan View Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2002
Assistant English Teacher
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Harima-cho, Japan
07.1997 - 07.1999
Master of Divinity -
Church Divinity School of The Pacific
Master of Arts, Teaching Foreign Language (TFL): Japanese -
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Japanese Studies and Sociology Based Human Relations -
Connecticut College