The Rev. Canon C. John Thompson-Quartey, Class of 1997, Canon for Ministry and Congregational Vitality in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta will be the featured preacher October 2, 2022, on “Day 1” with host Peter Wallace, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and via podcast.

Thompson-Quartey is from Ghana. He graduated from Rutgers University before earning his M.Div. from General. Before coming to Atlanta, he served as rector of St. Mary’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., for 9 years. Earlier he was Chaplain for Pastoral Care and Director of the Community Outreach Program at St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H., and Associate Rector for Youth and Family Ministries at Christ Church in Ridgewood, N.J.

In his current position, he is responsible for: inspiring vitality in congregations through parish stewardship support and vestry coaching; vocational discernment and seminarian support; clergy events program planning; clergy continuing education support; serving as resource person for the Community of Deacons; and supervision of Campus Ministries and Youth Ministries.

He is passionate about social justice and Adaptive Leadership.  He is married to Jerlyn (Jeri), and they have three daughters.

The program includes interviews with Thompson-Quartey conducted by Wallace, who is also executive producer.

“Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 77 years, formerly as “The Protestant Hour.” Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day 1” is currently distributed to 200 radio stations across America and overseas. The program is produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Ga. "Day 1"® is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by the Alliance for Christian Media, Inc. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org.