Steve Holladay is an international speaker, pastoral counselor and founder of Ultimate Escape. Steve has an M.A. in Human Services Counseling from Regent University and a B.S. in Psychology and Social and Behavioral Sciences from Freed-Hardeman University. Steve’s specialized training in sexuality was through the Institute for Sexual Wholeness in Atlanta. Steve has held certification as a Pastoral Sexual Addiction Professional (PASP) from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP).
In addition to his work with Ultimate Escape, Steve enjoys working with his rottweilers, weightlifting, and spending time with his family. Steve and his wife, Holly, have been married 31 years and have four children and two grandchildren.
“Steve brought an entertaining, insightful and sensitive approach to his presentations…captivated the students from the moment he began speaking.”
Elizabeth Duck, M.A., LMFT Boone Center for the Family Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
“He is theologically, Biblically and psychologically sound…Steve is an exceptional communicator. I heard him speak for over two hours and could have listened to him for two more.”
J. Michael Ripski, Senior Pastor Belle Meade United Methodist Church Nashville, TN
“…head and shoulders above anything else I have seen on the subject…Steve is a creative and expert communicator.” Mark Abshier, Minister MacArthur Park Church of Christ San Antonio, TX
“I think Steve Holladay is one of the best speakers on sexuality out there.”
Shannon Ethridge, M.A., Best-selling author and speaker Tyler, TX
“We were hugely blessed…Your easy communication style, including the appropriate use of props, quickly put people at ease.”
Bernie Higgins, Founding Pastor Tuggerah Lakes Church Tumbi Umbi, NSW, Australia
NOTABLE PLACES STEVE HAS PRESENTED:
12-Step Seminar, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Continent Connection Conference (2009, ‘11, ‘13, ’15, ‘19) hosted by Great Cities Missions, Atibaia, Brazil
Pastors Training Conference on Relationships and Trauma, Life & Aid Bible School, Mityana, Uganda
Men of Valor – Dallas (2010, ‘11)
National Conference on Youth Ministries (2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘14, ‘16)
Sex in the City Workshop hosted by Life Church, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Youth with a Mission, Kona, HI, Maui, HI, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, and Newcastle, NSW, Australia
ZOE Worship Conference (2007, ‘08, ‘12, ‘14)
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
Amberton University, Garland, TX
Harding University, Searcy, AR
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL