Julian Deshazier
Julian serves as the Associate Director of Field Education & Experiential Education, and also serves as associate faculty at McCormick, co-teaching the Min-404/405 courses. Prior to joining the McCormick family, Julian began as Senior Minister at University Church Chicago in 2010, where he still serves as pastor in conjunction with this role.
A Chicago native and graduate of both Morehouse College and the University of Chicago Divinity School, Julian is a Leadership Greater Chicago fellow (since 2020), recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as “40 Under 40” Leaders in Chicago, and has worked extensively with the Coca-Cola Leadership Program and Forum for Theological Exploration.
Julian is also an Emmy Award-winning hip hop artist, known to many as “J.Kwest.” He contributes regularly to On Scripture and Sojourners publications, serving on the latter as a current board member. Julian also serves as the inaugural chair of the University of Chicago Medicine’s Community Advisory Council.
“I am excited to help students locate, practice, and reflect on the experiences that shape our leadership and God’s Church Universal!”
CONTACT:
@purekwest on social media