Dr. Alex Sosler joined the Montreat College faculty in 2018 as an assistant professor of Bible and ministry. Prior to coming to Montreat, Dr. Sosler served as pastoral assistant at Cornerstone Church in Aurora, Ohio, and as an associate pastor at Milwood Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He has an identity rooted in the local church and sees his call to academia as a way to further the mission of local churches through equipping students and supporting churches. He currently serves as Assisting Priest at Redeemer Anglican Church in Asheville.
His research focuses on education, spiritual formation, cultural criticism, and theology and the arts. He also serves as Book Review editor at the Christian Education Journal.
His popular writing has been featured in Front Porch Republic, Mockingbird, Fathom Magazine, Fare Forward, Christ and Pop Culture, and others. His writing, research, and speaking can be found at his website.
Dr. Sosler is from Cleveland, Ohio, and cherishes all things Cleveland. He is married to Lauren and father to Mariela Grace, Auden Augustine, and Jude Adeodatus.
What are your favorite things about working at Montreat?
The beauty and history of Appalachia and the students with whom I get to interact
What are your hobbies or interests?
Cooking (and eating), reading, running, gardening, and hanging with my family
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
Good Hot Fish, Luminosa, Tacqueria Rosita, and Hell or Highwater
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
Exploring the rich history, culture, places, and food of southern Appalachia, including everything from crafts to hikes to foraging