Jim Wallis | |
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 Wallis at 2012 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | |
| Born | James E. Wallis Jr. June 4, 1948 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Michigan State University Trinity Evangelical Divinity School |
| Spouse | Joy Carroll |
| Religion | Christianity |
Congregations served | Sojourners Community |
James E. Wallis Jr.[1] (born June 4, 1948) is an American theologian, writer, teacher and political activist. He is best known as the founder and editor of Sojourners magazine and as the founder of the Washington, D.C.–based Christian community of the same name. In 2021, Wallis joined Georgetown University as the inaugural Archbishop Desmond Tutu Chair in Faith and Justice. He also leads the Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown.[2] Wallis is known for his advocacy on issues of peace and social justice. Although Wallis actively eschews political labels, he describes himself as an evangelical and is often associated with the evangelical left and the wider Christian left. He worked as a spiritual advisor to President Barack Obama.[3] He is also a leader in the Red-Letter Christian movement.[4]
- ^ "Sojourners Fellowship - LC Linked Data Service | Library of Congress". Id.loc.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ Tellakat, Su (August 16, 2021). "Reverend Jim Wallis Joins Georgetown as Inaugural Chair in Faith and Justice, Will Lead New Faith and Justice Center". McCourt School of Public Policy. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
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