Jim Wallis

Jim Wallis, Faiths United to Save Democracy, Core Team Member, is a globally respected writer, teacher, preacher, and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities. He is a  New York Times bestselling author, widely recognized public theologian, renowned speaker, and regular international commentator on ethics and public life. He is the author of 12 books, including American’s Original Sin, God’s Politics, The Great Awakening, and The Call to Conversion. His podcast The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis features conversations with grassroots organizers and political leaders and discusses how to take action to promote racial and social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship. He served on President Barack Obama's White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and has taught faith and public life courses at Harvard and Georgetown University. “Coach Jim” also served for 22 seasons as a Little League coach for his two baseball playing sons.

In 2021, after founding and leading Sojourners for 50 years, Rev. Jim Wallis accepted an invitation from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy to serve as the inaugural chair and founding director of the Center on Faith and Justice. He continues to engage with Sojourners as founder and ambassador to the mission. His written work will continue to appear in Sojourners and he continues to be a key partner in coalition work.

Participation on Humanity Rising

Day 466 Fri 4/29/22 Part V: Faiths United To Save Democracy

Day 559 Thu 10/13/22 Democracy On The Ground

Day 665 Fri 3/31/23 Had technical issues