Dr. Steven Newcom

The Center was launched in 2010 to address this gap with the mission of advancing social transformation as a practical theological discipline and core ministerial competency. In 2015, I created a new MA and M.Div. concentration in Social Transformation for United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and served as founding Program Director. Situated at the intersection of spirituality, academy and community, Kaleo Center exists to advance the theory and practice of spirit grounded movement for justice.

Prior to launching Kaleo Center, I served the Headwaters Foundation for Justice as the Executive Director for 18 years and previously worked for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. I am currently working on a book for Fortress Press Academic entitled The Praxis of Social Transformation: A Theo-Ethical Analysis and Program. I live in a bit of country with my soulmate, Joy, two dogs, two cats, and a little orange tractor, where we are building an organic farm. We adore the frequent visits from our 9 grandchildren.