About Derrick

Rev. Dr. Derrick McQueen is a pastor, a theologian, a singer, a gifted storyteller and someone whose life is full of intercultural and interfaith dialogue and relationship. He earned his Ph. D. in Homiletics and New Testament at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. His interests include practical theology; integrating current academic theologies and Empire critical biblical studies into congregational and community life, classical dramatic structures and their influence on Christianity, early Christian community models of social justice and their modern applications on issues such as poverty, sexuality, race and gender. As Derrick writes on his website, he is “a man with many passions, joys, academic interests, and a love of humankind.”  

In this conversation (recorded on February 15, 2024), Derrick shines light on the need for community, the power of ritual and tradition, and the importance of dreaming - not dreaming while you're asleep dreaming - but daydreaming,  the hopes and desires we all have for what the world could be.