about larissa
Larissa has an infectious passion for life and, along with her daughters, is based in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Wellness Studies and a Bachelor of Theology, is an accredited tertiary educator, and is currently completing her qualifications in Ministerial Professional Supervision. Larissa is registered with the Australian Christian Mentoring Network and the Australian Chaplaincy Mentoring Association.
Larissa’s early years were both privileged and deeply traumatic, and in 1998 she had a radical encounter with Christ that changed the course of her life.
Larissa has gone on to be in Church leadership since 2000 and a ACC credentialed minister from 2008 until 2020 at Horizon Church in Sydney. She has served with Alphacrucis (ACC National Bible College University) as a Governing Board Member, a lecture and an academic assessor.
“My life is currently a beautiful and wild harmony” - Larissa
Recently Larissa is the developer of the De Activate Anxiety Program including authoring an Amazon Bestseller of the same name.
Larissa is also passionate about bringing the Kingdom of God to those beyond church gatherings. Alongside her church leadership, she has worked in the welfare industry for over 20 years, coaching, teaching, and empowering people. She currently serves at Hillcrest Christian College, voted by Cambridge University’s as one of the most innovative schools in the world. Together, these experiences enable Larissa to connect with everyday men, women, and young adults in a practical and relatable way.
“We must be so full of the Holy Spirit, that we can be IN the world even though we're not of it.” - Larissa
Lead Pastor’s Lachlan & Tara Jones, The Gathering, Tweed Coast
Larissa is someone who is authentic and honest about her journey of following Jesus. She is willing to celebrate the victorious seasons and also the challenging ones. Personally I don’t promote people chasing platform, but will promote those chasing after the Kingdom in all areas of their life, and Larissa is just that kind of person. She is hungry to see people in all spheres of life experience the transforming love and power of God in a real way. As a Local Church Pastor, I highly recommend her ministry.