Associate Pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Husband to Oby Ballinger. Progressive. Math nerd. Gustavus Adolphus College and Yale Divinity School alum.
In the midst of a crisis, none of the petty nonsense that occupied so much of our time and energy before seems to matter at all anymore, and all that really does matter is how we show up for one another with compassion and care. … More Compassion in a Time of Crisis
The path through the Lenten wilderness to resurrected life is the practice of surrendering ourselves to God. The path to life is truly learning to trust that God sees us, loves us, and holds us–and to trust that, in the end, that’s all the matters. … More Ash Wednesday: It’s Not about You
If we are focused on those who are hurting and broken and believe that what we do together in this space can be a source of healing and transformation, then I do believe our light will rise and this congregation will continue to be a beacon of God’s love and mercy shining brightly in this little corner of St. Paul and beyond. … More True Worship Looks Outward
Who are we that we should be caught up in anything so extraordinary and transcendent? Somehow we are chosen by God to be part of something greater. The Word became flesh and lived among us. Despite everything, us. … More Christmas Day: God Chooses Us
Keeping awake means seeing things others might miss because they aren’t paying attention or don’t know what to be looking for. Keeping awake means seeing things the way they really are, even when others can’t see it, recognizing that there’s another reality beyond what most of us comprehend. … More Jesus Spake unto The Disciples: “Stay Woke”
