Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Bio: Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D., a fervent author, activist, and preacher, champions an antiracist, just society through her roles in urban ministry and public theology. Graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary and earning a Ph.D. in Psychology and Religion, Lewis leads Middle Church in New York, a multiethnic beacon of love and justice. She co-founded The Middle Project and The Revolutionary Love Conference, aiming to foster racial reconciliation and social justice. Her work, featured on national media like CBS, MSNBC, and The New York Times, includes advocating for racial equality, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. Lewis has also created influential TV programs, Just Faith and Chapter and Verse, and authored impactful books including Fierce Love. With her spouse, Rev. John Janka, Lewis continues to inspire through Middle Church, training leaders to build inclusive communities.