Joel Larson has served at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood since 2008. Joel enjoys leading our Young Adults & Young Marrieds ministries (20s/30s/40s), Men’s discipleship, Praise band, and also working with our Committee on Preparation for Ministry and Fuller Theological Seminary Pastoral interns. Joel has a Communications degree from Bowling Green State University and an MDiv from Fuller Seminary. He is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry at Fuller Seminary in Leading Change.

Joel has been serving and leading in church ministry for over 20 years. He loves helping others in the church flourish in their gifts, connect to the various backgrounds and cultures in LA, and experience God’s heart for justice in the area of human trafficking.

Joel was raised in the Midwest states of Ohio and Kentucky and is married to Elisha. They have three kids; Claire, Will, and Finn. Joel enjoys surfing and cycling and getting outdoors in the varied California landscape.