The Rev. Todd Blackham
Associate for Whole-Life Discipleship
Role
I’m the Associate for Whole-Life Discipleship. What’s not included?! I work to provide formation opportunities for the congregation; from preaching series, formation cohorts, quiet days and retreats. I also oversee our Children, Youth, and Family ministry.
Church/Faith Background
I was raised in a Baptist Church and recall having significant moments as a child of being captivated by the love of God in Jesus. My family spent a time away from church but I always carried those early experiences with me. When I got to college, I started attending a hip, rock-band church for college kids called The Next Level (TNL) and spent lots of time in nondenominational churches. I also got involved in Young Life ministry, outreach to middle and high school students. Later, I went on staff with Young Life both in Northwest Boston, and South Pasadena, CA. I began worshipping in the Episcopal church in the mid 2000’s and was ordained a priest in January 2015. I spent several years in parish ministry and then joined an Episcopal monastery to test my vocation as a monk. After 4 years I left to return to parish ministry.
Geographical moves
Born in Aurora, CO- during middle and high school I commuted to Elizabeth CO, where my dad was a high school English teacher. Later moved to Denver for college, then Cambridge, MA for grad school. Then I went to SoCal to study at Fuller Seminary. I was there until 2019 when I went back to Cambridge, MA. I moved back to Denver in 2023 and have been glad to be back home.
School/Training
I graduated from DU with a BA in Religious Studies then went on to get my M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School. I also pursued a year of coursework at Fuller Theological Seminary in Theology and Culture.
Family connections
My parents still live in Elizabeth, CO and my sister and her family live in Ft. Collins. It’s a dream come true to be back with my family in the same state.
Interests/hobbies
I spend lots of time with my miniature schnauzer, Tumnus, walking over at Washington Park, love to go camping, sitting quietly, finding good pizza and occasionally flying kites. I also make and sell rosaries.