Darren Whitehead currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, IL. He regularly speaks to over 20,000 attendees through their multiple weekend services. In addition to teaching duties, Darren also leads the Next Gen Ministries and the Creative Arts Departments. WCCC's innovative, multi-site ministries have made it one of the most attended churches in North America.

Originally from Australia, Darren is know for a creative and unique ability to communicate. He frequently keynotes leadership and student conferences in the United States as well as abroad. He is also an author and collaborates on Willow Creek Community Church curriculum and materials.

Prior to Willow, Darren served as Teaching Pastor and Director of Student Ministries at The People's Church in Nashville. TN.

Darren lives with his wife Brandy and their two half-Aussie, half-American daughters just outside of Chicago, IL.