Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Keynote Speaker: Pastor of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ
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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Biography
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, a third-generation warrior for civil and human rights, has built his ministry on community advancement and racial and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill., since 2008, Dr. Moss routinely preaches and practices a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration, environmental justice, and economic inequality.
Dr. Moss’ latest book project, “Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times,” released in November 2022, has been lauded as a “life-affirming guide to the practical, political, and spiritual challenges of our day.” Utilizing the scholarship of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Howard Thurman, alongside biblical texts, a bevy of religious traditions, Black culture, and his own personal experiences, Dr. Moss offer up a methodology on performing spiritual resistance by uniting two pillars of his ministry: love and justice.
Dr. Moss is part of a generation of ministers committed to preaching a prophetic message of love and justice, which he believes are inseparable companions that form the foundation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As part of his community engagement through Trinity United Church of Christ, Dr. Moss is currently providing vision for an ongoing-multi-year social project in Chicago called Imani Village. The goal of Imani Village is to develop and build a physical and social community at 95th & Cottage Grove, gateway to Chicago’s Pullman Community. The project is designed to provide all of the components a community would need to be whole, including a medical health center, lodging for tourists, housing for multiple generations, multiple options for fresh food and vegetables, and a sports and recreation center.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Moss is an honors graduate of Morehouse College who earned a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. He returned to Yale in 2014 to present the famed Lyman Beecher lectures. The three-day event included an in-depth discourse on the subject of "The Blue Note Gospel: Preaching the Prophetic Blues in a Post Soul World." The lectures, which demonstrated a homiletic blueprint for prophetic preaching in the 21st century, were the foundation of his book, “Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World: Finding Hope in an Age of Despair.”
Dr. Moss has a passion for preaching, which led him back to the classroom. As a visiting lecturer of homiletics at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology, Dr. Moss helped up-and-coming preachers build and strengthen their own preaching ministries. In 2022, Dr. Moss was named a professor of homiletics at McAfee, where he continues to teach the next generation of preachers.
In addition to being an author and educator, Dr. Moss is also founder and CEO of the Unashamed Media Group, established in 2012. The production company is a faith based social justice collective, dedicated to curating stories to inspire the heart and challenge structures that hinder human flourishing. The Group’s award-winning production, "Otis’ Dream", is a narrative documentary short film, highlighting Otis Moss, Sr.’s 1946 attempt to vote in Troup County, Ga. The film has not only been featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “Super Soul Sunday,” “The Joy Reid Show” and “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” but it is also the winner of eight film festival awards in the United Kingdom and the United States. Festival awards include, best narrative short, best documentary short, best musical score, best actor and audience favorite. Currently, Unashamed Media is in pre-production for a feature length version of "Otis’ Dream."
With a unique gift to communicate across generations, Dr. Moss’ creative bible-based messages have inspired young and old alike. His intergenerational preaching gift has made Dr. Moss a popular speaker on college campuses, at conferences, and churches across the globe. He is highly influenced by the works of Zora Neale Hurston, August Wilson, Howard Thurman, Jazz, and Hip-Hop music. The work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the pastoral ministry of his father, Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, have been primary mentors for his spiritual formation.
Over the years a number of awards and honors have been bestowed upon Dr. Moss. Two such honors are:
Baylor University’s Truett School Theology recognized Dr. Moss as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world.
Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C., Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur Ga., and Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga., jointly awarded Dr. Moss the inaugural Harrington Prize for young preachers. This distinction recognizes young ministers who have shown evidence of distinguished examples of preaching, evangelism, community service, and the promise of future contributions.
Dr. Moss is the former pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Ga., his first pastorate, where the church grew from 125 members to over 2100 disciples during his tenure.
His earlier publications include: "Redemption in a Red Light District", and "The Gospel According to the Wiz: And Other Sermons from Cinema." He co-authored “The Gospel Re-Mix: How to Reach the Hip-Hop Generation” with three other contributors, and “Preach! The Power and Purpose Behind Our Praise,” with his father. His sermons, articles, and poetry have appeared in several print and online publications, including Sojourners Magazine and The African American Pulpit Journal.
Dr. Moss is an ordained minister in the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the United Church of Christ. In addition to his other ministerial duties, he also serves as chaplain of the Children’s Defense Fund’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Child Advocacy Conference.
He is married to his college sweetheart, the former Monica Brown of Orlando, Fla., a Spelman College and Columbia University graduate. They are the proud parents of two creative and humorous young adults, Elijah Wynton and Makayla Elon.
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He is an absolutely amazing person in more ways than I can name. Add in his thought provoking and enriching presentation, Q and A, and 2 different sermons... he exceeded all our expectations! At least verbally we only heard incredibly positive feedback from everyone who heard him.
First Community Church - Apr 15 2024
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What topics does Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III speak about?
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice and Family & Parenting. -
Where does Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III travel from?
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III for your next private or corporate function. -
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
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