Jeff Norris Recommends
Senior Pastor
About Jeff
Jeff Norris was installed as Senior Pastor of Perimeter Church on September 22, 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and Metro Atlanta Seminary and was on staff with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 13 years.
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Jeff Norris was installed as Senior Pastor of Perimeter Church on September 22, 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and Metro Atlanta Seminary. Jeff was on staff with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 13 years where he served at Southern Miss (2002-2004), University of Georgia (2004-2008), and back at the University of Alabama as the campus director from 2008-2015. While in Tuscaloosa, he was able to see the Lord grow the Cru ministry from 50 to over 500 students. His heart and passion then and now is to see the Lord birth and grow communities of people who have been transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jeff began serving at Perimeter Church in the summer of 2015. Since then he has served in the roles of Pastor at Large, Young Families and Young Adults Director, and now serves as the Senior Pastor. He also serves as the lead teacher on Perimeter’s teaching team.
Jeff and his wife, Rachel, were married in 2001. Rachel grew up at Perimeter Church and was a part of the second graduating class of Perimeter Christian School. Jeff and Rachel have four children: Samuel, Ellie Kate, Abigail, and Annie.
Featured books and articles
Rooted: A lifestyle of radical dependence
What does it mean to live a life that is radically dependent on Jesus? Though some may see Christianity as a list of rules to follow, Jeff Norris paints for us a different picture. Rather than perfection, Jesus calls His followers to dependence.
Global Missions Letter
Read Jeff’s update on the direction of Global Outreach for 2023.
Sermons
What is the gospel?
Jeff explains the gospel as woven all throughout scripture.
Easter 2023: The Wonder of Wonders
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most wonderous of wonders. The event itself is unthinkable. The implications, immeasurable.
Vision Sunday 2022
Church history has shown that revival and renewal in and through the church has most often come on the heels of crisis.
We Worship Together in Suffering
What do we learn about Christian suffering in the Bible? As Christians, it is imperative that we understand, embrace and steward our suffering, both individually and corporately.
Behavior Modification vs. Spiritual Transformation
What’s the difference between behavior modification and true spiritual transformation? Watch this teaching on Ephesians 4:17-24.
Can I Trust God?
The natural inclination of our hearts is for comfort, ease, security, and safety. However, too often these are not found in God. Treasuring Christ involves trusting Him.
Digging Deeper is a podcast by Perimeter Church that explores present-day topics with a biblical perspective, hosted by Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington, featuring special guests.
