Allen G. Jorgenson holds the William D. Huras Chair in Ecclesiology and Church History at Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. In addition to work with Schleiermacher and Luther, Allen's recent research has been guided by the question "What might Christians learn from Indigenous Spiritualities and Worldviews?" Recently, with Laura McGregor, he completed a qualitative research project on the experiences of parents of children with disabilities. His latest academic book publication is The Crux of Theology: Luther's Teachings and our Work for Freedom, Justice, and Peace (Lexington, 2022) co-edited with Kristen E. Kvam. Allen and his wife Gwenanne have three adult daughters. Curling and sailing occupy his winters and summers, respectively.