Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

I want to share with you some information about who I am as well as the joy and excitement in my heart in being called to minister at Grace Church. I was born and raised on Long Island and after graduating from a small Lutheran college in Bronxville, I attended seminary South Carolina, where my wife, Erika and I have been living for the past four years.

I was reminded earlier this month by my wife that we have been together for ten years, four of which as a married couple. We were high school sweethearts who went to college together and then married after graduation. Erika shares my understanding of call and believes that the church comes first in both of our lives. She is deeply faithful and is happy to finally be settling down.

My gifts for ministry include teaching, evangelism, and worship. These gifts are where I excelled in my studies at seminary and where I am able to most faithfully lead a congregation. It is my plan at Grace to lead Bible studies to help our members grow in understanding our evangelical catholic faith, the faith handed down to us from the apostles. It is my intention to lead in worship that has both an ecumenical vision and an evangelical outlook. Our worship will affirm our Lutheran heritage and at the same time address our faith community’s needs.

During my first trip to Phillipsburg some members took me on a trip through the Phillipsburg Township and surrounding areas. What became blindingly poignant was the need for evangelism throughout the community. One of my goals is to make Grace Church a pillar of faith in trying to meet the needs of the greater community. As the Pastor of Grace I plan on holding community events for both the congregation and the greater community.

I look forward in beginning my ministry with you at Grace Lutheran Church. I believe that the Holy Spirit has led me here and has worked through the call process to bring me as you Pastor. I hope and pray that together we can work to strive in the Gospel day and night.


Pastor Weber