Kurt Struckmeyer

Kurt Struckmeyer is a writer, theologian, and the founder of the Mustard Seed School of Theology.1 He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and discovered a passion for the teachings of Jesus at a young age, which greatly influenced his life's trajectory.1

Career and Education

Struckmeyer graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Sculpture in 1969.1 He then had a 35-year career at the General Motors Design Center in Warren, Michigan, where he worked in various roles including sculptor, digital technician, process planner, and historian.1

After retiring from General Motors in 2005, Struckmeyer focused full-time on his theological pursuits.13 He founded the Mustard Seed School of Theology and launched the website "Following Jesus: a life of faith in a postmodern world" in 2004.13

Literary Works

Struckmeyer has authored several books published by Wipf & Stock Publishers:

1. "A Conspiracy of Love: Following Jesus in a Postmodern World" (2016)
2. "An Unorthodox Faith: a New Reformation for a Postmodern World" (2017)
3. "People of the Way: Passion and Resistance in a Postmodern World" (2023)12

These books explore themes of postmodern faith, theology, and the future of the church, emphasizing a return to the radical teachings of Jesus.2

Theological Perspective

Struckmeyer's theological work focuses on:

• The vision of peace and social justice that Jesus called the "kingdom of God"
• Proposing a simpler, humanist theology based on love and compassion
• Challenging traditional Christian doctrines and promoting a postmodern reformation of faith123

He advocates for a deeply spiritual humanism of service and social action, reflecting the words and deeds of the historical Jesus.2

Kurt Struckmeyer currently resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where he continues his work in theology and writing.13