CJ is a writer and speaker from Brooklyn, NY.  He is a husband and father of 2 special girls and 1 wonderful little boy. His work is largely centered around theology, culture, history, and personal development. He is a generalist in a world of specialists. CJ’s work has been featured in publications including The Witness, Christ and Pop Culture, and The Gospel Coalition. He currently writes regularly for his blog, Live & Labor, where the aim is simple teachings on living in the way of Jesus. CJ founded the organization Labor Forward to give a deeper teaching of Black history than we normally receive. He frequently gives talks at churches, colleges, and high schools around the country. In the end, the goal is to impact as many lives for the sake of the Gospel as possible. You can follow him @CJ_Quartlbaum and @LaborForward.