The Rev. John D. Sundquist is the director of spiritual services and advancement for American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. His dynamic experience spans parish leadership on a number of different levels, all serving widely diverse people and congregations in their personal, professional and spiritual development. Most recently he was the Great Plains representative for the American Baptist Foundation, working with regional staff and local church pastors and lay leaders to encourage estate planning among members of their congregations.

Sundquist holds a master of divinity degree from North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, and has also had international experience in Sweden.