Jeff Chu is an award-winning journalist, essayist, and ordained minister whose work spans journalism, theology, and storytelling. As an editor-at-large for "Travel+Leisure" magazine and a former writer for "Time" and editor at "Fast Company," he has contributed to prominent publications such as "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal," and "The Washington Post." His diverse portfolio includes profiles of cultural figures like Britney Spears and Ben Kingsley, as well as in-depth reporting on global religion, music, and social issues.
Chu’s career reflects a blend of intellectual curiosity and immersive storytelling, often taking him across continents for assignments - from clubbing in Stockholm to documenting missionary work in North Africa. A graduate of Princeton University, the London School of Economics, and Princeton Theological Seminary, he brings a theological perspective to his writing, informed by his ordination in the Reformed Church in America. His work frequently explores themes of faith, identity, and cultural shifts, as seen in his involvement with Evolving Faith, where he served as co-curator. Born in California and educated alongside figures like Alex Rodriguez, Chu now resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his husband, Tristan.