Sebastian Traeger

Sebastian Traeger grew up in a broken home in the Philadelphia area. While at Princeton University (1992–1996), God changed his heart the summer after his freshman year through the ministry of Cru. That summer, while reading through the Bible, he came to understand the gospel, and repented of his sin and believed in the person and work of Jesus. God also gave him a heart for ministry: beginning his sophomore year, he started a Bible study, which God blessed with friendships, spiritual growth, and conversions.

After graduating, Sebastian moved to Washington, D.C. to work in the business world. He began attending a small baptist church on Capitol Hill—aptly named Capitol Hill Baptist Church—which became his church family for nearly two decades. While there, he met his wife Nikki, made many friends in pastoral ministry (including Matt), and served in various capacities, including as an elder.

Sebastian is the co-author of The Gospel at Work: How the Gospel Gives New Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs (Zondervan, 2014) and is a former Executive Vice President of the International Mission Board. He currently owns a small business and serves on several boards.

Sebastian and Nikki have been married for 16+ years, and have four school-aged children. They moved to Richmond seven years ago and love the city’s food and festival scene, as well as its family-friendly culture.