John Thomas Crestwell, Jr. is a life coach, singer, minister, teacher, writer, inspirer, and the founder and Lead Minister of AWAKE, an interfaith program that is dedicated to teaching principles that uplift, and edify the worth and dignity of all. Rev. John believes in the power of emotional literacy and intercultural competency as pathways to greater compassion, understanding and love in our world.

Rev. John is an affiliate faculty member at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago and was previously an adjunct professor at Potomac University. He holds degrees in Mass Media Arts and Theological Studies.

Rev. John has spoken before thousands, served on several boards and committees, written for several publications and been an entrepreneur in advertising, sales and marketing. He believes that finding and living your life’s purpose is the way to thrive and experience joy every day.

He is married and has five, mostly adult, children.