Staff

Tiant Holloway, Youth Director



Rev. Sarah Lyn Jones is the Minister of Place at University Church Chicago.  She assists the congregation, leadership, and staff in making University Church a place that lives out its mission through its physical property and community partnerships.  She is interested in obscuring the boundaries between secular and sacred, congregation and community, liturgy and work.

John Simpson, a student at McCormick Theological Seminary, describes himself as "a Christian of the way evolving day by day." Min. Simpson has served in Ministry and Information Technology for 20+ years. His passions are social justice, pastoral care, youth mentoring, art, biking, movies, praise and worship. Min. Simpson plans to graduate in Spring 2024 with a Master’s degree in Divinity for Pastor Care.


Allen received his Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Danielle's organizational skills and knowledge of University Church are her key to being an administrator.

Julian is a Morehouse College/Univ. of Chicago Divinity School alum, known to many as hip hop artist "J.Kwest." (Click name to read Pastor Julian's full bio)



Charles is committed to sharing his gift of music as an active part of worship to spread God’s love and to inspire others.

Vince is an ordained deacon and real estate professional who advocates and provides oversight of the church building.