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An educator, community leader, pastor, activist, organizer, and public theologian, I’m happy to welcome you to my website.

Take a look around and please get in contact with me.

-Ben

This I Believe - My Credo

Compelled to act for justice by my faith and striving to model the sacrificial love of Jesus, you are invited to get to know what I believe.

My Services

  • With a doctorate in leadership and over 13 years of higher education, nonprofit, and pastoral experience, I offer one-to-one consulting and coaching to professionals across multiple industries. Click here to learn more.

    NOTE - My work with pastors and congregations on LGBTQIA+ affirmation and creating LGBTQIA+ affirming communities is conducted solely through LOVEboldly. Please visit www.loveboldly.net for more information on those services.

  • I am a regular guest speaker and preacher with qualifications in education, nonprofit organizations, churches, the LGBTQIA+ community, and theology (among others). Click here to learn more about booking me as a speaker for your event.

  • I have been fortunate to have had wonderful mentors and to have been a mentor to many amazing young people. I'm always curious to work with people who think they could benefit from a formal or informal mentoring or coaching relationship. Please click here to learn more.

  • As an ordained minister, I am able to witness marriages and other ceremonies under the authority of the State of Ohio. Please click here to learn how I can help make your special day as magical as it can be.

  • I recognize that sometimes you or your family may want a respectful ceremony to mark the birth and naming of a child, a special event, or the death of a loved one, yet you or your family may not have connections with a religious congregation. I can provide a respectful and culturally aware ceremony working with you. Please click here to learn more.

Projects

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    The Christian Bear

    With it’s last episode in August 2023, The Christian Bear transitioned to a blog format in July 2024. Click below to read the new posts and access the podcast episodes.

  • Monday Moments

    Since November 2021, I’ve written a weekly reflection for the LOVEboldly community. Click below to access past reflections and sign up to receive them in your inbox.

  • Messages from Blue Ocean Faith Columbus

    Since February 2024 when I was called as the pastor of Blue Ocean, I’ve preached weekly messages (sermons). Click below to watch recordings of those messages.

In the News

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