Integrating the Sacred and the Erotic for Human Flourishing.
You want to cultivate a healthy, inclusive community, but silence is hurting your people.
Partner with Jon Carl to launch the discussion around sexuality and relating—without getting left to pick up the pieces.
Empower your community with imaginative, visionary dialogue that celebrates human flourishing and the joyous reconciliation of all things.
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The Intersection of Scholarship and Lived Experience
Jon Carl Lewis brings theological and spiritual curiosity to his work, exploring healthy, justice-oriented, Jesus-centered ethical stances around sexuality, relating, and the body. He has studied theology, scripture, discernment, and ethics at Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School and General Theological Seminary. As a gay man who has identified as queer since ca. 1990, and a candidate for the Master of Arts in Public Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, he bridges the gap between academic rigor and deeply personal, liberative spirituality.
Signature Keynotes and Workshops
1. A Theology of Eros: Grounding the Conversation Many progressive communities want to discuss sexual ethics but fear stirring the pot without a framework to hold the pieces together. In this keynote or workshop, Jon Carl helps communities initiate safe, constructive conversations around sexuality and relating. The dialogue is grounded in evidence-based sexuality education, contextual sensitivity, and life-giving theologies.
2. Men’s Spiritual (Re)formation: The Four Building Blocks Drawing on decades of experience in men's work, this session outlines an iterative process to lead men into a deeper, more integrated spiritual life. We explore the four essential building blocks:
- Authenticity: Figuring out who you are.
- Integrity: Gathering the fragmented pieces of your life and getting them working
- together for your highest good.
- Wholeness: Moving beyond just "putting the pieces together" to truly enjoying your life.
- Flourishing: Generativity—expressing your joy, life, and wholeness in creative ways
- through the eros of self-giving into the world.
Beyond the Keynote
Jon Carl is not a "speak and leave" presenter. He provides mission-driven pastoral care that
goes beyond dispensing information. He partners with communities to provide ongoing support,
resources, and one-on-one spiritual advising to ensure the conversation continues long after the
event ends.
Booking & Investment
Jon Carl partners with universities, progressive religious institutions, and event planners to create customized experiences.
- 1-Hour Keynote/Presentation: $250 + travel
- Half-Day or Full-Day Workshop Facilitation:
- $300 – $500 + travel
- Weekend Retreat / Conference (e.g., WildGoose): $750 + travel
- Pulpit Supply / Guest Preaching: $150
Logistics & Scheduling:
- Schedule an exploratory Zoom conversation to ensure alignment with your community's needs.
- A 20% deposit is required to hold the calendar date (refundable up to 6 weeks in advance with conversation).
- Final payment via check or direct deposit is required prior to delivery.
Note: The venue is expected to reimburse reasonable travel costs and arrange accommodations.