The Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines is an ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Church of Christ, and the Progressive Christian Alliance. He currently serves as the Senior Minister of University Christian Church in San Diego, Co-Executive Director of The Center for Progressive Christianity, and Co-Host of “The Moonshine Jesus Show.” He has a passion for pursuing social justice for the marginalized, demonstrating the Good News of God’s radically inclusive love, and proclaiming a relevant message for today’s ever-changing world. At the time he was called to his current church, Caleb was the youngest Senior Minister in his congregation’s history.  During his time as Senior Minister, he has led the congregation through tremendous growth and renewal.

Caleb’s views on the intersection of religion and public life have been featured in diverse local, national, and international publications.  He is also prolific on social media as a TikTok and Instagram influencer. He currently serves on the national boards of The Center for Progressive Christianity, Jubilee USA Network, and the Progressive Christian Alliance. He is on the advisory board for LOVEboldly. Caleb has served churches and nonprofits in Missouri, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C.

Caleb is also an award-winning author. His devotional Awakened: A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional (Chalice, 2024) was named the best devotional in 2025 by the Illumination Book Awards and was a Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (the Indies are the largest international awards program for indie authors). The Great Digital Commission: Embracing Social Media for Church Growth and Transformation (Cascade Books, 2021), received an Illumination Book Award Silver Medal. Both books reached #1 on the Amazon new release list in their respective categories.