Professor John Ballenger

• Assistant Professor of English, 2017-Present
• Director of Student Success (MVNU), 2010-2017
• Pastor, 2000-2009
• Resident Director (MVNU), 1998-2000

Professional Organizations:

• Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene
• Ohio Poetry Association

Published Works & Presentations:

Professor Ballenger’s writing appears (or is forthcoming) in publications such as
Appalachian Heritage, The Cresset, New Ohio Review, Rock & Sling, Relief Journal,
among others. His poems also appear in the book Not Yet Christmas: It’s Time for
Advent.