Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Christian John Baron, Priest-in-Charge
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Christian is a native of Allendale, MI on the west side of the state and attended Kuyper College in Michigan and Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. He was ordained a priest in 2014 and has served churches in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Christian is married to the Rev. Canon Jodi Baron, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, and they have three teenage daughters, Montana, Gretchen, and Magnolia, and “a good dog” named Daisy, whose heritage is described as “some kind of lab, English cattle dog and Texas Mutt.”
To quote Christian: “As a priest, I see my role as a collector of gifts, (spiritual and material) including God’s people. Together, through the cycle of action, reflection, and renewal, we share these gifts with the world to share Christ’s loving, liberating and life-giving message of hope and healing.”
A few fast facts about Christian:
He describes himself as a theologically/politically/socially progressive priest.
His approach to life: “Playful, joyful, curious, and kind, always.”
He prefers to keep many of his office hours in coffee shops, cafes, and other gathering places in the community.
He has a wealth of experience as a leader and volunteer in collaborating with other churches, denominations, and organizations to address a variety of social issues and relief efforts.
He is an avid outdoorsman and former Executive Director and active member of The Order of Naucratious in West Michigan. (Be sure to ask him about that.)
