Theology at the Annex: Faith, Life, & Work

Adam Nicholas Phillips is the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff at Interfaith America. Adam serves as the senior lead in the Executive Office by managing internal and external inquiries from the President’s office and leads the organization’s narrative strategy, ensuring the advancement of Interfaith America’s mission and vision.

Having spent two decades at the intersection of faith and public life, Adam most recently served as a Biden Administration appointee leading Localization and Faith-based efforts at the United States Agency for International Development. Working closely with the White House and Department of State, in his role at USAID Adam oversaw development policy, new and non-traditional partnerships, as well as democracy and diplomacy initiatives in nearly 100 countries.

Adam has been a TEDx speaker, his work has also been featured in The Atlantic, CNN, Washington Post, NPR, Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine and the Christian Broadcasting Network’s 700 Club.

After 15 years away from Chicago where he first encountered All Saints while at North Park Theological Seminary, he has been attending since Christmas Eve 2023 with his wife Sarah and son Desmond.

Faith, Life, & Work series

2nd Wednesday of August, September, and October

We invite you to hear stories from All Saints parishioners about the impact of their faith on their professional, social, and personal lives and have a chance to talk and connect with others about your own story.