Reverend Harlin Butterley

Biography

One of the funniest and most engaging speakers in Australia today is the one time Dean of Hobart, the Reverend Harlin Butterley BA, BD, Dip Ed. Audiences, seeing the Reverend sitting at the top table in his clerical collar, often worry about what they are in for! Their amazement and delight on hearing him speak is obvious, and standing ovations are common.

Harlin was featured on the Nine Network's '60 Minutes', in a much-applauded program which explored different aspects of the life of this man who is such a favourite on the speaking circuit.

His "hobby" as a raconteur is frowned upon by some clergy, and his maiden aunt warned that God would strike him down for laughing in church, but Harlin has continued to be reverently irreverent at everything Major corporate presentations to Football Finals Lunches. As one extremely satisfied client reflected ... Harlin is perfect with port and coffee!