Pastor Shundrawn Thomas is a gifted executive, teacher, advisor and author. As an ordained minister and motivational speaker, he tirelessly uses his time and talent to empower and encourage individuals in the areas of professional, personal and spiritual development. Shundrawn was called to the gospel ministry and licensed in 2001. He was subsequently ordained in 2008 and installed as associate pastor of Look Up and Live Full Gospel Church in 2014.

Shundrawn is distinguished by his profound teaching ability, engaging leadership style and warm generosity. Shundrawn is a respected speaker, media commentator and the author of four books, including his recent release, Discover Joy In Work: Transforming Your Vocation into Your Occupation.  Shundrawn speaks and lectures nationally on subjects including vocation, leadership, strategy, investments, personal finance, values, marriage and faith. Professionally, Shundrawn serves as President of a trillion-dollar global investment management business. He is widely respected by professional colleagues for his dedication to excellence and principled business approach.

Shundrawn is an engaged civic leader serving as a trustee for the Financial Accounting Foundation, Wheaton College, Rush University Medical Center and the Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Florida A&M University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Shundrawn is happily married to Latania Thomas. Latania is an equally gifted administrator, teacher and licensed minister. In addition to managing operations and finance for our church, she serves as a teaching leader for Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), an interdenominational organization that serves the church throughout the world. She holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Florida State University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida Warrington School of Business. Professionally, she served as a senior consulting manager for Accenture. Shundrawn and Latania have been married for over 20 years and have two sons. Beyond serving together in ministry, they both enjoy reading, running and traveling.