pastor bob small
senior care pastor
Responsibilities
Bob is responsible for leading and caring for the older folks at Northwest Church. He leads the senior's program called Primetimers for those who are 55 and older and desire to be active. Primetimers have monthly events like tours and concerts. Every Sunday Bob hosts the Southern Gospel services at the 11am hour. When asked about his favorite part of his job Bob replied, "I love shepherding the people, and helping them grow in their faith." Bob is definitely a people person and you can catch Bob greeting every Sunday morning in the Sanctuary.
Career highlights
- Joined Northwest in 2003 (been attending since 1997)
- Worked as a Christian Education Director
- Pastored a church in San Pablo, CA
- Along with his wife, Bob pioneered a church in Wahiwa, Hawaii
- Retired Lt Colonel USMC and US Army
- Graduate of West Coast Christian College
Family Life
Jean and I have been married since 1962. We have 2 grown and established daughters. One who is a hospital administrator and the other is a Deputy District Attorney. We are so proud of them.
Fun stuff about Bob
Q: How would you describe your personality or style?
A: Gregarious. Outgoing. I like to laugh and make other people laugh too.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Fresno
Q: What do you like to do for fun - outside of church?
A: I love southern gospel music. I'm the Vice President of the Central California Southern Gospel Music Associations.
Q: What would surprise people to know about you?
A: That I speak The DA KINE, which is Pigeon English. They speak Dakine in Hawaii where I pastored a small church for years. I was also a drill sergeant in the Corps and on the USMC rodeo team.
Q: What has been your favorite vacation experience?
A: Hawaii we have timeshare so we go a lot.
Q: If you could collaborate with anyone, who would you pick?
A: Billy Graham. I respect him to no end and I know I would learn a whole lot from him.
Q: Who in the Bible do you relate to?
A: I relate to Paul because he was not a nice guy before he encountered Jesus. I did not come to the Lord until I was 29 years old and I was a tough guy who really needed God to change me.
Q: When did you become a Christian?
A: My mom got saved 3 days before she died and at her funeral the pastor told me that if I wanted to see her again that I must to be saved. My mother was an important person in my world. I loved her so much that I couldn't stand the thought of not seeing her again. So I gave my heart to Jesus in 1964 and my life began to change.
Q: When you were little, what did you think you would be when you grew up?
A: I knew I would grow up to be a Marine because I was a child during World War II. I am a combat veteran of both Vietnam and Korea.
FAVORITE
Q: TV show?
A: Dancing With the Stars - I can do the jitterbug
Q: Food?
A: Steak
Q: Favorite scripture?
A: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
