Eric grew up as a missionary kid in a diverse suburb of Paris, France, where his parents worked with immigrants and refugees. He cherishes his early years growing up in a diverse context as a 'third culture kid', and has been blessed to live, study, and minister in many contexts around the globe, experiencing the beauty of Jesus through various perspective in God’s global family.
Eric is committed to supporting all students in their pursuit of Christ-likeness. Having been deeply formed in the Great Tradition, he hopes to lead students deeper into the riches of this living tradition through the spiritual disciplines, holistic formation, hospitality, ecclesial rootedness, and striving for justice for the disenfranchised. In his leadership of the Faith and Sexuality Initiative, Eric loves planning campus events and leading small groups for students navigating sexual identity and/or gender identity under the Lordship of Christ, in partnership with Refuge.
Eric is married to Liz, and together they are raising three young kiddos. He loves reading, sharing a meal or cup of coffee, traveling, exploring nature and cities, and spending time with family. Eric holds degrees in Applied Linguistics (B.A., Moody Bible Institute, 2015), Biblical and Theological Studies (M.A., Moody Theological Seminary, 2017), and Divinity (M.Div., Trinity School for Ministry, 2021). You may contact him at eric.larson.01@wheaton.edu.