Rev. Br. Ian Boden, OLF

Born in London, Ontario, and raised in St. Clair, MI, Ian moved to Ohio to attend Capital University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion in 2019. He then earned a Master of Divinity at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (part of Capital University) in 2025. Ian is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion, OH, where he lives with his cat, Saint Julien of Norwich.

Ian is also a life professed sibling in the Order of Lutheran Franciscans (OLF) where he has the privilege of serving as the Sacristan, on the formation team, and as an ecumenical representative. His overarching philosophy on ministry is that all people deserve to be seen, heard, known and loved.