Our Pastor

St. Luke is currently served by the Reverend Robert L. Harrell, III. Pastor Robb is a native of Covington, LA. Prior to St. Luke, Pastor Robb served as associate pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming, GA.
 
Pastor Robb holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida. It was during that time that he first clearly heard God's call to ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Upon completion of that degree, he enrolled in the University's Department of Religion, where he completed a year of post-graduate work, focusing on religion and society. He then enrolled at Emory University's Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA, where he completed the Master of Divinity. Pastor Robb completed additional course work and his pastoral internship through Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. He is currently a student at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality. His academic interests include liturgical theology, patristics, and monastic spirituality.
 
Pastor Robb is married to Dr. Ezel Harrell, a published author and professional educator. The couple have three children: Asheton, Theodora (Dory), and Matthew.
 
Pastor Robb enjoys sending time with his family and in the outdoors. He is an avid organic gardener, outdoorsman, conservationist and proud member of the Gator Nation.
 
 

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