Pastor Phil Nordstrom
Lead Pastor
Philip (Phil) has been the Lead Pastor of Life Church since 2012. He moved to Knoxville after serving as Lead Pastor for nearly 19 years in Southern Illinois. His passion for ministry led him to pursue his BA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, a MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Phil and his wife Melanie have three adult children, Natalie, Kristiana, and Noah, and a son-in-law Ben. Phil loves to sing, enjoys sports and is a lifelong Cubs fan. Currently, one of his favorite hobbies is Uber driving, which he finds fun because he gets to talk to people from many walks of life. Phil truly believes that the local church is the hope of the world. He teaches with passion and humor to help people understand how to apply God's truths to their everyday lives. Phil's desire is to see those who are unchurched find an enduring relationship with God so they can reach their highest potential.
Lead Pastor
Philip (Phil) has been the Lead Pastor of Life Church since 2012. He moved to Knoxville after serving as Lead Pastor for nearly 19 years in Southern Illinois. His passion for ministry led him to pursue his BA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, a MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Phil and his wife Melanie have three adult children, Natalie, Kristiana, and Noah, and a son-in-law Ben. Phil loves to sing, enjoys sports and is a lifelong Cubs fan. Currently, one of his favorite hobbies is Uber driving, which he finds fun because he gets to talk to people from many walks of life. Phil truly believes that the local church is the hope of the world. He teaches with passion and humor to help people understand how to apply God's truths to their everyday lives. Phil's desire is to see those who are unchurched find an enduring relationship with God so they can reach their highest potential.
