Chuck DeGroat

Chuck DeGroat is a pastor, author, and speaker who has written extensively on topics such as spiritual direction, contemplative spirituality, and the local church. He is the senior pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has taught at several seminaries. DeGroat has also written several books, including "The Sacred Project of the Local Church" and "The Heart of the Church: Spiritual Direction in the Local Church". He is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at conferences and churches across the country. DeGroat is also a popular blogger and has written for several publications, including The Christian Century and The Gospel Coalition. He is married to his wife, Sarah, and they have two children.