Jordan J. Ballor
Associate Editor

Jordan J. Ballor graduated in 2004 with a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in systematic theology from Calvin Theological Seminary, with a thesis entitled, “Barth, Brunner, and Natural Theology in Bonhoeffer’s Middle Period (1931-1939).” His previous degrees include a Master of Theological Studies (2004-Calvin Theological Seminary) and a Bachelor of Arts in English (2000-Michigan State University/Honors College). Jordan works under the direction of John Couretas, and also serves as associate editor of the Journal of Markets & Morality. His research interests include theological anthropology, theological ethics, theology and rhetoric, and church-state issues. Jordan is a member of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, part of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC).

BUSINESS & SOCIETY	More »

Avoid Uncle Sam's tax rebate attitude of 'spend all you can'
Detroit News, 2008-05-06

The mandate is to ‘spend all you can’
The Providence Journal, 2008-03-27

Chandler case exemplifies need to repent
Grand Rapids Press, 2007-12-22

Farm subsidies keep too many feeding at trough
Detroit News, 2007-12-11

Iraq: Democracy not required
Orange County Register, 2007-09-02

EFFECTIVE COMPASSION	More »

Tithing is about giving, not getting
Washington Examiner, 2008-01-02

Don't prevent religion from helping to reform prisoners
Detroit News, 2007-01-23

Building on the Tithe
The Banner, 2006-02-01

Compassion: A Uniquely Human Virtue
East Valley Tribune, 2005-11-26

Christian charities go astray in seeking government help
The Gazette, 2005-07-06

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP	More »

U.S. must move beyond Earth Day slogans
Detroit News, 2007-04-24

A Monster Created in Man’s Image
BreakPoint, 2006-07-18

Humanity's creativity helps environment
Detroit News, 2006-04-22

Evangelical Christians and Global Warming
Religion Journal, 2005-09-11

Tsunami and ecumenical disaster
The Jakarta Post, 2005-01-12

GENERAL	More »

What international moral consensus?
Tulsa Today, 2008-07-30

Gun Rights and International Moral Consensus
Canada Free Press, 2008-07-28

Material Goods and The Pusuit of Happyness
The Christian Post, 2007-04-06

Corporate America shouldn't restrain giving to faith groups
Detroit News, 2006-10-17

Minimum Wage Denies Freedom and Dignity
The Conservative Voice, 2006-08-17

INTERNATIONAL TRADE	More »

Free Workers & Free Trade
National Review Online, 2006-05-11

Churches peddle 'fair trade' baloney
Orange County Register, 2004-08-26

So-called 'fair trade' has a tough row to hoe
The Gazette, 2004-08-20

'Fair trade' movement flouts economic reality
East Valley Tribune, 2004-08-19

TECHNOLOGY & REGULATION	More »

The Materialist Magician
Crux Magazine, 2005-04-01

Now we are stewards of the cosmos
Holland Sentinel, 2004-10-10

RADIO BROADCASTS	More »

The Future of the Faith-Based Initiative
The Jesse Lee Peterson Radio Show, 2008-07-11

Spend All You Can?
The Paul Edwards Program, 2008-05-06

The Economic State of the Union
As You Think, 2008-01-28

Farm Subsidy Futility
Charlotte's Morning News Sunday Edition, 2007-12-16

Earth Day and Environmentalism
The Paul Edwards Program, 2007-04-30

INTERNATIONAL ARTICLES	More »

La Verdad sobre el Diezmo
ContraPeso.info, 2008-02-04

Tú debes ganar esto
ContraPeso.info, 2006-08-21

Cristianismo por cable
Libertad Digital, 2006-06-21

Aprovecharse de los créditos de emisión
Libertad Digital, 2006-05-03

Sólo los humanos
ContraPeso.info, 2005-11-08