Jeremy Simpson

Jeremy Simpson describes himself as a theologian and culture maker who believes that Christian communities should be a foretaste of the reconciled “kin-dom” of God. He is a pastor, musician, speaker, consultant, and strategist who brings more than twenty years of ministry and nonprofit experience to his role as director of the Office of Diversity and Belonging for the Reformed Church in America. He previously served as supervisor of race relations and advocacy. He is the CEO and founder of Pursuit Community, which builds reconciling, unified communities through diverse worship, and he serves as a coach for diversity and inclusion in both faith-based and secular communities. Simpson is certified in diversity and inclusion (Cornell University) and in urban pastoral ministry (Western Theological Seminary). He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Erica, and their two children.

“I’m excited to see the church become an institution of healing and reconciliation, for us to truly live into our call to be free from racism, classism, sexism, and ableism. I’m excited to see how we’ll live into Revelation 7:9,” Simpson says. “I’ve been involved in ministry since I was a child, and the ministry of reconciliation always looked siloed. Diversity is more than just seeing different people represented; it’s asking, ‘How do we express hospitality in a way that shows our heart for God and for each other?’

Last Updated: 09/05/2023