Jarrett
Stevens
Connecting the dots between our ordinary lives and an extraordinary future
Founding Co-Lead Pastor of Soul City Church — one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest-growing churches in Chicago. Leading people here and around the world.
Learn moreHigh-impact executive coaching for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders who are done playing small. Jarrett helps leaders shatter barriers and move with power.
Start CoachingOver 900 original talks on stages across the world. Jarrett doesn't do safe — he delivers moments that shift the room and ignite real change.
Learn moreThree books that cut through the noise. From 'Four Small Words' to 'Praying Through', Jarrett writes to provoke growth, not just inspire it.
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About
Pastor. Coach. Speaker. Author. Jarrett Stevens lives in Chicago with his wife Jeanne, their two adult kids (Elijah and Gigi), and an emotionally needy Toy Poodle named Louie.
He founded and leads Soul City Church — one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest-growing churches in all of Chicago.
As an Executive Coach, he works with CEOs, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and leaders across the country to make the impossible inevitable.
He's the author of 3 books and has been invited to speak on stages across the world.
His greatest drive? Helping people connect the dots from their ordinary lives to an extraordinary future.
Coaching
Coaching With Jarrett
Helping leaders explore what they're actually capable of and step into a vision that truly thrills them!
As a Meta Performance™ Certified Coach with Novus Global, I partner with CEOs, founders, and executive teams to dismantle the barriers holding them back. Together we get clear on what matters, name what's in the way, and create the breakthroughs that drive meaningful, measurable growth — so you lead with greater authenticity, authority, and impact.
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Speaking
Your team doesn't need more inspiration — they need insights they can act on immediately. With 30+ years on stage, I deliver keynotes that blend compelling content, humor, and practical frameworks that help sharpen culture, align vision, and unlock the kind of momentum teams feel on Monday morning.
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Books

Life can be hard. Prayer doesn't have to be.
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A simple way to understand and engage the Bible in a fresh way.
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Recapturing the spirit of J.B. Phillips' classic, addressing our assumptions about God.
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"Jarrett is both a longtime friend and terrific communicator. Blessed is the reader who can sit at his feet."
"Working with Jarrett has been a game changer for our organization. His coaching brought a new level of clarity to my role and sharpened our overall focus."
"He brings a rare combination of insight, empathy, and clarity while challenging you to grow… helping you reconnect to purpose and move forward with confidence."
"It's allowed me to better understand myself so I can be more confident and focused going into each day to reach my goals… I now have a vision for my life."
"His personalized approach and keen insight have consistently pushed me to achieve more."
"My coaching experience has been transformative… I am experiencing dramatic results in my health, confidence, joy, family, and work."
Get in touch
Speaking, coaching, or just to say hello — send a note and I’ll be in touch.