Oneya Okuwobi
Oneya Okuwobi is a distinguished sociologist and postdoctoral fellow at Rice University’s Religion and Public Life Program, where her research examines how diverse organizations impact racial inequality. A respected voice on equity and leadership, she also serves as teaching pastor at 21st Century Church—a vibrant church plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. Co-author of Multiethnic Conversations: An Eight‑Week Journey Toward Unity in Your Church, Oneya’s work bridges scholarship and practice in multiethnic engagement.
“The Father believed that oneness was possible, or he wouldn’t have prompted Jesus to pray for it. For us to have any chance of forward movement, we too must believe that it is possible and settle for nothing less.”
— Oneya Okuwobi, Red Skies: 10 Essential Conversations Exploring our Future as the Church
