Sinner Saint Servant
Memoir of Troy White, with Clare Bruce
Stories told with honesty, heart & a little colour
Clare Bruce is an author, editor, digital creator & former journalist based between Armidale and the Hawkesbury, who loves making books come to life.
NEW RELEASE · AVAILABLE JULY 2026
Sinner Saint Servant
by Troy White, with Clare Bruce
A story of service and sacrifice — of faith in action. Troy White's memoir follows a life lived on the edges: from the NSW Police Force and the courtroom, to the pulpit, to the Middle East as an ADF chaplain. Carried through some of the darkest moments a person can face, and saved by grace.
Clare Bruce drew out this remarkable story with the skill and sensitivity it deserved, shaping a memoir that is raw, real, funny and ultimately deeply hopeful.
About the Book
This compelling memoir is the true story of a high-voltage, high-calibre former Australian Air Force padre, Troy White. With raw honesty and a knack for laugh-out-loud storytelling, Troy tells of his life and career in the NSW police force, in police prosecution, in Christian church ministry, and as a chaplain in the Defence Force. He shares courageously about the secret struggle with alcoholism and mental health challenges that brought him crashing down to earth, almost at the cost of his life. This is a weighty, rivetting and uplifting story of struggle, addiction, recovery and faith — with an uncommonly high frequency of hilarious, "I can't believe this happened" adventures along the way.
About the Authors
Troy White was in the NSW Police Force from the mid-90s to early 2000s; a pastor from 2006 to 2013; and an ADF chaplain from 2013 to 2022 including Middle East deployment. He now resides in sunny Queensland where the beach is never far away.
Clare Bruce is a writer, editor, digital creator and former journalist. As well as crafting books she is studying psychology and working at UNE in Armidale. This book is her debut work as a ghostwriter; she has also contributed to several other memoirs.
Please note: This book is print only - will not be available in e-book or audio
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Launches & events
You are invited to the launch of the memoir Sinner Saint Servant - My Life So Far as a Policeman and Prosecutor, Pastor and Military Padre — And All the Things You Didn’t Expect.
These event will be held in late July with the dates and venues soon to be announced. Register your name below if you'd like to be kept in the loop.
Richmond - Book Launch + Q&A
Late July - Register below to be notified
There will be some short readings and Q&A with Clare and a chat with Troy on-screen, as well as drinks and nibblies.
Armidale - Book Launch + Q&A
Late July - Register below to be notified
There will be some short readings and Q&A with Clare and a chat with Troy on-screen, as well as drinks and nibblies.
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