Caleb Kaltenbach is the executive director of the Messy Grace Group, research pastor at Shepherd Church (Los Angeles), and the author of “Messy Truth: How to Foster Community Without Sacrificing Conviction”, “God of Tomorrow” and “Messy Grace,” the story of being raised by three activist LGBTQ parents, accepting Jesus, and seeing his parents trust Jesus. He speaks widely on issues of faith, reconciliation, and sexual diversity. A graduate of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, he received his doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Amy, have two children and reside in Southern California.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”