Church Leadership

Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop

Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop joined us as Redeemer's Lead Pastor in September 2006. For 20 years Pastor Bob has served congregations, campus ministry, and the national Lutheran church. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and McCormick Presbyterian Seminary.

Pastor Bob is the author of Augsburg Fortress bestselling books People of Purpose and Questions of Jesus. He is former director of interpretation for ELCA communications and served as national Lutheran church coordinator for Purpose Driven Ministries.

Background

  • Previously served as co-pastor at Grace Lutheran Church with his wife, Rev Dr Terri Driver-Bishop, and its satellite mission GPS173.
  • Served as liturgical church consultant for Purpose Driven Ministries.
  • Received "Entrepreneur Church of the Year" from JoyLead conference.
  • Former Director of Interpretation for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Department of Communications. Award winning producer/director for Mosaic Video Magazine from World Association of Christian Communicators Conference.
  • Received "Software of the Year" from National Council of Church Computer Conference for confirmation & educational programs.
  • Studies at Presbyterian, Methodist, Jesuit, Episcopalian, Evangelical, and Lutheran institutions of higher learning.
  • Dedicated to transformational ministries. Loves to read, study, & teach the Bible.
  • Author & consultant for Augsburg-Fortress' life-long learning series Akaloo.