Dr. BENorris, Senior Pastor

Pastor Ben grew up in a military family, and lived in many parts of the USA. “PB” graduated from the University of Washington with a BA—Business Administration/Accounting; then completed Masters & Doctoral degrees from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He started an inner-city ministry in K.C., served as Senior Pastor in California and has been here in Oak Harbor since 1992. Married to Lisa for 41 years, they enjoy Northwest life together, including hiking, backpacking, salmon fishing, crabbing, and wandering through national parks and historical sites.

“PB” has an extensive theological library and currently serves as Senior Pastor, WaPac District Secretary, Chair of Board of Ministry, and Trustee to Northwest Nazarene University (NNU). He digs blackberry cobbler, epic movies, the Orioles, Mariners, Packers, Seahawks, Bruins, Kraken, KU Jayhawks; but most of all, “Go UW Huskies!”

“My one wish is to introduce every person I ever meet to the greatest Person they can ever know.” Matthew 9:36-37