Pastor Poul Erik Norgaard is a seasoned Lutheran pastor with a seminary background who has served congregations across Southern California. He was ordained and installed at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Pedro in 2012, where he focused on formation and discipleship, and he continues to preach and teach in local LCMS churches. Most recently, he has been active at Christ Lutheran Church & School in Rancho Palos Verdes—where he serves in lay leadership and is a familiar face in the pulpit—and he’s the proud father of two school alumni.

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Pastor Norgaard’s ministry is marked by clear, practical preaching and a heart for prayer and everyday faith. Sherman Oaks Lutheran has already shared his encouragements about staying “plugged into God 24/7,” and many will recognize him from services and series he’s led around the South Bay. We’re grateful to welcome him as interim pastor and look forward to his Christ-centered leadership among us.