Louie Giglio

Louie Giglio is a Christian pastor, author, and public speaker who has left an indelible mark on the religious landscape of the United States. As the leader of Passion City Church based in Atlanta and the founder of the Passion Movement, Giglio has fostered an environment that has seen the gathering of over a million young individuals across the world since 1997. Notably, Passion 2024, held in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, drew more than 55,000 attendees, marking it as one of the largest collegiate Jesus-focused events in history.

In addition to his work as a pastor, Giglio's influence extends to his prolific writing career. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, such as "Not Forsaken," "Goliath Must Fall," and "Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science." His work "Not Forsaken" notably reached No. 3 on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list. Giglio's educational background, which includes a Bachelor of Arts from Georgia State University and a Master of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, further underscores his authority in the field.

Alongside his wife Shelley, Giglio leads the teams at Passion City Church, Sixsteps Records, Passion Publishing, and the Passion Institute. His public appearances range from delivering speeches at inaugurations to interviews with leading media outlets such as Newsweek.