Prof. John Ballenger
Assistant Professor of English
Contact Information
School of Arts and Humanities
740-392-6868 Ext. 3508Email Prof. Ballenger
Professional Experience:
- 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.
Education:
- MFA Creative Writing – Ashland University
- MA Christian Education – Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA Religion – Mount Vernon Nazarene University