Rob Norris-Weber
Pastor
Child of God, Husband, Father, Pastor, Friend, and Neighbor.
I grew up in the church, but did not get caught by the Spirit until I attended Bible Camp as a camper. I was a camp staff member for 5 summers. I now attend camp as a church staff member. All of that makes for 45 consecutive summers at camp (except 2020 Covid). Previously I served at Bethlehem Lutheran of the Twin Cities for 26 years in a variety of roles, Youth Minister, Intern Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Lead Pastor for Spirit Garage, an outreach worship ministry of Bethlehem. These past experiences have helped shape and mold me into the pastor I am today. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in the years ahead here at St. Luke’s.
I grew up in the church, but did not get caught by the Spirit until I attended Bible Camp as a camper. I was a camp staff member for 5 summers. I now attend camp as a church staff member. All of that makes for 45 consecutive summers at camp (except 2020 Covid). Previously I served at Bethlehem Lutheran of the Twin Cities for 26 years in a variety of roles, Youth Minister, Intern Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Lead Pastor for Spirit Garage, an outreach worship ministry of Bethlehem. These past experiences have helped shape and mold me into the pastor I am today. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in the years ahead here at St. Luke’s.
A number of Bible passages speak to me. (My paraphrases)
- Genesis 12:1-3 = We are Blessed to be a Blessing!
- Isaiah 43 = God knows us by name, for we are precious, honored and loved.
- Psalm 139 = Where can we flee from God's Spirit? If I go up to the heavens you are there. If I go down to Sheol even there you will find me.
- John 10:10 = Jesus declared, "The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy, but I came that you may have life in abundance."
- Acts 1:8 = Jesus said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” - - Note Jesus called us to be "Witnesses" not the judge or the jury!
- Matthew 12:30 = It comes down to simply this, Love God and all people.
Some of my outside activities include: Served on the Thrivent Credit Union Board of Directors from 2012-2024. I try to stay active: I've run 13 marathons, play Basketball, Golf, Sail around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, coached both sons in Minneapolis Park Board Sports, and enjoy walks with our dogs. Most of all I love being a dad and husband. Married to Nancy, a preschool teacher in Bloomington Public Schools. We have two sons, Ethan has his Masters in Public History and Eli attends Augsburg University.
Contact me: Ext. 103, [email protected]
Contact me: Ext. 103, [email protected]