What is your role at Grace Church?
I am the lead pastor at Grace.
Tell us about your family.
I met my wife (Laura) when we were kids. Though we lived 1,000 miles apart, our moms were college roommates who stayed in touch over the years. Laura and I were married in 2012 and are now parents to Roman, Scarlett, Gemma. One of our favorite things as a family is going to the beach to swim and play in the sand.
A key passage or two of the Bible that has significantly impacted your life and ministry.
In Joshua 1:9, the Lord calls Joshua to "be strong and courageous." I have always felt the Lord calling me to enter into this calling. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, we read about a humble, trusting posture that we should have before the Lord. The Lord has found ways to bring these passages back to my attention as He has reminded me of my calling and relationship with Him.
Who have been significant influences in your life as a follower of Jesus?
My parents, Bruce Norman (Grandfather), Jacob Heib (Sunday School Teacher and Employer), Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, John Piper, and AW Tozer.
Go-to Worship Song?
There are many, but one song that I always am ready to come back to is "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman.
What is your hope for Grace Church?
My hope for Grace Church is that we would be a Jesus-centered community that embraces a culture of prayer, is purposeful about evangelism, and is focused on discipleship that inspires commitment to The Great Commandment (Mt. 22:36-38) and The Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20).
I am the lead pastor at Grace.
Tell us about your family.
I met my wife (Laura) when we were kids. Though we lived 1,000 miles apart, our moms were college roommates who stayed in touch over the years. Laura and I were married in 2012 and are now parents to Roman, Scarlett, Gemma. One of our favorite things as a family is going to the beach to swim and play in the sand.
A key passage or two of the Bible that has significantly impacted your life and ministry.
In Joshua 1:9, the Lord calls Joshua to "be strong and courageous." I have always felt the Lord calling me to enter into this calling. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, we read about a humble, trusting posture that we should have before the Lord. The Lord has found ways to bring these passages back to my attention as He has reminded me of my calling and relationship with Him.
Who have been significant influences in your life as a follower of Jesus?
My parents, Bruce Norman (Grandfather), Jacob Heib (Sunday School Teacher and Employer), Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, John Piper, and AW Tozer.
Go-to Worship Song?
There are many, but one song that I always am ready to come back to is "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman.
What is your hope for Grace Church?
My hope for Grace Church is that we would be a Jesus-centered community that embraces a culture of prayer, is purposeful about evangelism, and is focused on discipleship that inspires commitment to The Great Commandment (Mt. 22:36-38) and The Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20).
What is your role at Grace Church?
I am the lead pastor at Grace.
Tell us about your family.
I met my wife (Laura) when we were kids. Though we lived 1,000 miles apart, our moms were college roommates who stayed in touch over the years. Laura and I were married in 2012 and are now parents to Roman, Scarlett, Gemma. One of our favorite things as a family is going to the beach to swim and play in the sand.
A key passage or two of the Bible that has significantly impacted your life and ministry.
In Joshua 1:9, the Lord calls Joshua to "be strong and courageous." I have always felt the Lord calling me to enter into this calling. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, we read about a humble, trusting posture that we should have before the Lord. The Lord has found ways to bring these passages back to my attention as He has reminded me of my calling and relationship with Him.
Who have been significant influences in your life as a follower of Jesus?
My parents, Bruce Norman (Grandfather), Jacob Heib (Sunday School Teacher and Employer), Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, John Piper, and AW Tozer.
Go-to Worship Song?
There are many, but one song that I always am ready to come back to is "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman.
What is your hope for Grace Church?
My hope for Grace Church is that we would be a Jesus-centered community that embraces a culture of prayer, is purposeful about evangelism, and is focused on discipleship that inspires commitment to The Great Commandment (Mt. 22:36-38) and The Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20).
I am the lead pastor at Grace.
Tell us about your family.
I met my wife (Laura) when we were kids. Though we lived 1,000 miles apart, our moms were college roommates who stayed in touch over the years. Laura and I were married in 2012 and are now parents to Roman, Scarlett, Gemma. One of our favorite things as a family is going to the beach to swim and play in the sand.
A key passage or two of the Bible that has significantly impacted your life and ministry.
In Joshua 1:9, the Lord calls Joshua to "be strong and courageous." I have always felt the Lord calling me to enter into this calling. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, we read about a humble, trusting posture that we should have before the Lord. The Lord has found ways to bring these passages back to my attention as He has reminded me of my calling and relationship with Him.
Who have been significant influences in your life as a follower of Jesus?
My parents, Bruce Norman (Grandfather), Jacob Heib (Sunday School Teacher and Employer), Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, John Piper, and AW Tozer.
Go-to Worship Song?
There are many, but one song that I always am ready to come back to is "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman.
What is your hope for Grace Church?
My hope for Grace Church is that we would be a Jesus-centered community that embraces a culture of prayer, is purposeful about evangelism, and is focused on discipleship that inspires commitment to The Great Commandment (Mt. 22:36-38) and The Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20).