Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8. Joanne Ellison often refers to her ministry as a bridge that takes you from knowing about Jesus to having a personal relationship with Him.

Joanne is an anointed speaker, writer and Bible teacher. Her unique and refreshing speaking style combines personal stories, vulnerability and humor, rooted in her passion for God's Word.

Whether you are looking for an inspirational talk or a three-day conference, Joanne's teaching engage you from beginning to end, always including life application, so you can be both "hearers AND doers of the Word."

Joanne's popular 365-Day Bible Devotional, Draw Near To God, has sold nearly 1500 copies and she is in the process of publishing a new book, Making Space For God, which highlights the idea that it is not that you take on more in life but that you take things away, so you can make more space for the Presence of God in your life. Joanne has also written twelve Bible Study Guides over the last ten years that continue to teach and inspire others as they study the Word.

Joanne's teaching topics: "When God Says No", "Tearing Down The Fences of Offenses", "The One Needed Thing", "Moving Mountains", "Extra Grace Required", "Do I have To?", "Stinkin' Thinkin'", "Walking on Water" and much more!


Joanne is a graduate of the College of Charleston.  She continues her love of learning by continuously studying the Scriptures, taking theology classes and spending precious quiet time with the Lord where great instruction and revelation come.

Joanne is married to cardiologist, Blount Ellison, M.D. She is the mother of three and grandmother of ten. She resides in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and is an active member of Saint Andrew’s Mount Pleasant, SC.