 Trinity United purchased a lot in Tinley Park, a predominantly white Chicago suburb, and built Wright a home valued at $1.6 million.In September 2016, Wright suffered a stroke which left him confined to a wheelchair

Wright has received a Rockefeller Fellowship and seven honorary doctorate degrees, including from Colgate University, Lincoln University (in Pennsylvania), Valparaiso University, United Theological Seminary, Chicago Theological Seminary, and Starr King School for the Ministry.Wright was named one of "Ebony" magazine's top 15 preachers.