Pastors Phil and Melanie Nordstrom
Philip and Melanie Nordstrom have been in pastoral ministry for over 35 years. They have served at Life Church since 2012. The couple moved to Knoxville after being the Lead Pastors in Southern Illinois for nearly 19 years.
Phil’s passion for ministry led him to pursue his BA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Phil (aka “the other Dr Phil”) has a strong calling to help people from diverse backgrounds come to know Jesus, find community and experience spiritual growth in the local church. Phil is the primary preaching pastor at Life Church and he communicates with passion and humor to help people understand how to apply God's truths to their everyday lives.
Melanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and counsels people in the church and the community from her office at Life Church. Melanie prepared for this ministry by obtaining a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri, and both a Certificate in Theology and Masters in Social Work from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She also completed some doctoral courses at Bethel Seminary.Melanie can be found doing team and program development at the church and using her speaking gifts when called upon.
Phil and his wife Melanie have three adult children, Natalie, Kristiana, and Noah, and a sons-in-law Ben and Jacob. They also adore their role as Boppa and Grammy to their four grandchildren. Phil loves to sing, enjoys sports and is a lifelong Cubs fan. Currently, one of his favorite hobbies is Uber driving, which he finds enjoyable because he gets to talk to people from many walks of life. They both like to travel and Melanie relaxes by reading and has fun cooking and creating occasions where friends and family connect and have fun.
Please make sure to meet them on your visit to Life Church.
Philip and Melanie Nordstrom have been in pastoral ministry for over 35 years. They have served at Life Church since 2012. The couple moved to Knoxville after being the Lead Pastors in Southern Illinois for nearly 19 years.
Phil’s passion for ministry led him to pursue his BA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Phil (aka “the other Dr Phil”) has a strong calling to help people from diverse backgrounds come to know Jesus, find community and experience spiritual growth in the local church. Phil is the primary preaching pastor at Life Church and he communicates with passion and humor to help people understand how to apply God's truths to their everyday lives.
Melanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and counsels people in the church and the community from her office at Life Church. Melanie prepared for this ministry by obtaining a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri, and both a Certificate in Theology and Masters in Social Work from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She also completed some doctoral courses at Bethel Seminary.Melanie can be found doing team and program development at the church and using her speaking gifts when called upon.
Phil and his wife Melanie have three adult children, Natalie, Kristiana, and Noah, and a sons-in-law Ben and Jacob. They also adore their role as Boppa and Grammy to their four grandchildren. Phil loves to sing, enjoys sports and is a lifelong Cubs fan. Currently, one of his favorite hobbies is Uber driving, which he finds enjoyable because he gets to talk to people from many walks of life. They both like to travel and Melanie relaxes by reading and has fun cooking and creating occasions where friends and family connect and have fun.
Please make sure to meet them on your visit to Life Church.
