About Us

To schedule Joel Hitchcock for a revival or for your event, call 302-856-6848 or text 302-858-0887, or email joel@joelhitchcock.com.

Short Bio:

Joel Hitchcock is an international evangelist. Joel preached his first message at age 12. He has now been in the full-time ministry for 33 years. His passion is to "...know God and make Him known." Joel ministers in evangelism, healing and the Holy Spirit, and labors for revival in America. He has authored several books, held hundreds of revival meetings, and multitudes have attended his international Gospel campaigns. Joel and Heidi have been married for over 29 years. They have 4 children, and reside in the State of Delaware. Joel's 3-fold ministry focuses on (1) Souls saved or restored to the Lord, (2) Healing and miracles, and (3) the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. For more information, please visit www.joelhitchcock.com. 



Joel & Heidi with children Anthony, Rebekah, Timothy and Trey


Short Testimony:

I have a passion: To know God and to make him known! This passion of mine began when I was just a child. When I was eight years old I decided that I would be a minister of the Gospel when I grew up. But it was when only I was ten years old that I asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior, and live in my heart. I preached my first sermon when I was twelve.

When I was thirteen I fasted for a whole day, drinking only water. As I was praying at the end of the day, I heard the Voice of the Lord in my mind for the first time in my life. He said, My son, I want you to become an evangelist”.

That year I read the Bible from cover to cover. I studied the Word and prayed a lot. When I prayed, I would sometimes see images flash in my mind, and the Voice of the Lord would tell me what it meant.

I was especially intrigued with the supernatural power of God. It fascinated me to think that God could still do miracles today. I spent many nights in prayer, crying out to God for His miracle-working power.

Then one day, when I was about 15 or 16 years old, I understood from the Scriptures that everything I said or did had to be done “…in the Name of the Lord Jesus…” (Colossians 3:17). After prayer and thought, and questioning my local pastor about it, I came to the understanding that I should live my life as if I was Jesus. Even today I am still pursuing this.

This passion, to know God and make Him known, has led me to preach the Gospel all around the world. I have preached in huge Gospel Campaigns, with multitudes upon multitudes attending. But I have also preached to the few, and witnessed to people one-on-one.

Come walk this journey with me, as we know God and make Him known together…

Joel Hitchcock Timeline:

1968 – Born of South African parents in England.
1970 – Return to South Africa.
1974 – Decision to become a minister of the Gospel.
1975 – Begin school years, graduating in 1986.
1978 – Received Christ after reading a tract.
1980 – First sermon preached.
1981 – Begin to hear the voice of God, instructed to become a pastor and evangelist, read the Bible through.
1987 – Begin three year Bible seminary at Berea Theological College.
1990 – Enter the full time ministry as a chaplain in the SADF.
1990 – Continue studies with UNISA.
1991 – Begin traveling internationally as an evangelist (USA, Europe, Central Africa).
1995 – Married to Heidi Souder from Delaware, USA in Salisbury MD.
1999 – First child, Anthony is born.
2001 – Second child, Rebekah is born.
2001 – Breakthrough in India as multitudes come to the Gospel Campaign. Many more Gospel Campaigns follow in Africa, India, Pakistan, Venezuela, etc. Such campaigns continue till this day.
2005 – Third child Timothy is born.
2007 – Fourth child Trey is born.
2009 – Doctor of Divinity 
2013 – 2021 Joel and Heidi plant and pastor a church (www.RiverCity.co).
2017 - Doctor of Theology
2022 – Transition from pastoring/evangelism to full time evangelism only. Continue to hold Pentecostal Revivals, International Healing Miracle Gospel Campaigns around the world.

Order Joel's autobiography: "My Testimony" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PPD49L1


To schedule Joel Hitchcock for a revival or for your event, call 302-856-6848 or text 302-858-0887, or email joel@joelhitchcock.com.

Joel Hitchcock Ministries is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and files an annual report to the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.
 

JHM's Largest Miracle Campaign ever. An estimate of almost 100,000 attended the five meetings, peaking at 45,000 on the final night.


Joel speaking to a half million people in Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke's Gospel Campaign

Endorsements: 

I have known Joel Hitchcock since he was a young evangelist and have watched him turn into a firebrand for God. The Lord anointed him powerfully. Reckless faith and action for Jesus are his seals. This book “Manifesting Christ in You” bears it out. It is the work of a man who really knows the Lord intimately and longs to make the Gospel known to the nations. The Apostle Paul sat making tents – not planning intents. Faithful in the little things, God made him master of much. This also applies to Joel. He has deeply impressed me with the way he ministered - trusting the Lord and working hard.
This book will enrich your walk with God, as well as your calling. Jesus jumps out of every page. You will be greatly blessed.
Reinhard Bonnke D.D., Evangelist, Christ for All Nations
(www.gospelcrusade.org and www.cfan.org)

Joel Hitchcock is a true evangelist – a preacher of the Gospel, a man of the Holy Spirit and one who has seen God's power demonstrated mightily all over the world. In his books “Signs and Wonders” and “Multitudes into the Kingdom.” Joel speaks with authority, passion and clarity: Preach the Gospel to the multitudes. Don’t water it down. And dare to believe that God will confirm His Word with signs following. You will catch the same burning torch of evangelism that Joel carries as you read his heart in this book.
Daniel Kolenda, Evangelist and President of Christ for All Nations
(www.cfan.org)
 
Called ”The Father of Modern Missions,” the great William Carey served the Lord 40 years in darkest India. Before he went he told his supporters: “I will go down into the pit if you will hold the rope.” I have found the same Spirit in my friend Joel Hitchcock. He is willing to go where few dare to go. He has endured hardships and dangers to rescue souls. As you read this book you will see Joel's passion and love for our Lord Jesus. My earnest prayer is that if you have not already done so you will "hold the rope" and partner with him in this ministry.
Dr. Mark Swiger, Evangelist – Mark Swiger Ministries
(www.markswiger.org)

Joel Hitchcock has done a wonderful job in teaching the truth of God's Word concerning signs, wonders and the miracles of God. Every person who would like to see the supernatural should read this book as you will gain true insight and faith will rise in your heart. Then go forth and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Lord will work with you confirming His Word with signs and wonders followings as you step out in boldness.
Dr. Eric Cowley, Evangelist & President – Global Focus International
(www.nationwideblitz.com)

Throughout the ages, and in every generation, there is an issue that must be settled. It is an issue of such magnitude that the eternal destiny of every person in that generation depended on its discovery. The issue: What is the truth? What “religion” is right? Whose god is the One True God? This fact remains – a miracle settles the issue! Joel’s books, “Signs and Wonders” and “Multitudes into the Kingdom” will seed you with modern day truths that will release the miracle power of the Almighty in your life! Get ready for a release of the supernatural! Joel has lived a life of miracles!
Dr. Mike Francen, Evangelist & President – Mike Francen Ministries
 
The church of Jesus Christ was born amidst miracles, signs and wonders. Jesus Christ ushered in the era of the supernatural and sent his followers to do the same saying "the works I do shall you do also and greater works than these shall you do.” Evangelist Dr. Joel Hitchcock believes and practices this. He is no stranger to daring, bold and rugged faith. On platforms around the world he is unafraid to pray publicly for the blind, deaf, dumb and lame, and exhibiting their healing before all to see. Humbly, always giving glory to God he now reveals the secrets of his faith and power in this book so that the reader can catch the fire and go for God!
Dr. John Hitchcock, Evangelist
(www.johnhitchcockministries.blogspot.com)

Multitudes and Miracles! Philip saw them in Samaria in Acts 8. Today Joel Hitchcock sees them as he travels to nations all over the world. This book will inspire your faith and challenge you to do big things for God!
Daniel King, Evangelist – King Ministries International
(www.kingministries.com)



Joel & Heidi Hitchcock

Joel & Heidi, Anthony (24 -Accountant,) Rebekah (22 - College,) Timothy (18 - High School,) Trey (16 - High School,) Wilson and Max.