His research focuses on international relations and theory, international development, conflict and peace-building, non-governmental organizations, religion and politics, and ethics in international relations. He has worked for several non-governmental organizations directing and coordinating food security and public policy education programs. He is an ordained Lutheran clergyman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America having served in congregations, college chaplaincies, and agencies active in social justice. Rev. Kuchinsky is married and has two children.