Eugene Cho is the President/CEO of Bread for the World, a prominent non-partisan Christian advocacy organization urging local, national, and global decision makers to change policies and programs that will help us end hunger – both in the United States and around the world.

He is also the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages, which aims to create a collaborative movement that promotes awareness, invites simple giving (one day’s wages), and supports sustainable relief through partnerships, especially with small organizations in developing regions. He is also the founder and former Senior Pastor of Quest Church – an urban, multi-cultural and multi-generational church in Seattle, Washington.

Rev. Eugene Cho’s passions involve leadership, justice, the intersection of faith and public life, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom here on this earth. He travels throughout the world to encourage churches, non-profits, pastors, leaders, missionaries, and justice workers.

For his entrepreneurial work, Eugene was honored as one of 50 Everyday American Heroes and a recipient of the Frederick Douglass 200 – included in a list of 200 people around the world who best embody the spirit and work of Frederick Douglass, one of the most influential figures in history. Eugene was also the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Eugene recently published his second book, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics. His first book was published in 2014: Overrated: Are We More in Love with the Idea of Changing the World Than Actually Changing the World?

Eugene and Minhee have been married for nearly 25 years and have three children. Together, they live in Seattle, Washington and will soon be making a move to Washington DC.