John Crestwell

Rev. John T. Crestwell Jr. is a nationally recognized Unitarian Universalist minister, author, educator, speaker, and singer whose work explores spirituality, personal growth, athletic development, and social justice. Through engaging storytelling, ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and lessons drawn from nature and everyday life, he inspires people to discover their purpose, strengthen their resilience, and help create a more compassionate and just world.

Rev. John is the author of nine books. His spiritual and inspirational works include MY BEST STUFF: 21st Century Sermons for the Dawning New Age of Faith, Hope, and Love; You Were Made for So Much More!; The Charge of the Chalice; and Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church.

He is also the co-author, with Diana McNab, of the five-book CrestWellness Sports Performance Series: RUN!, TOUCHDOWN!, GOAL!, SWISH!, and GAME ON! These books use the language and experiences of sports to teach young athletes essential lessons about confidence, discipline, teamwork, emotional balance, resilience, purpose, and success both on and off the field.

Rev. John serves as Senior Minister and Executive of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. A committed advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and the Beloved Community, he has inspired leaders, congregations, athletes, and communities across the nation.

Whether he is writing, teaching, preaching, singing, or speaking, Rev. John encourages people of every background to live with greater courage, compassion, self-awareness, and purpose.