Rob Perkins, Senior Pastor

Pastor Rob is married to Mitali and is the proud father of Tim and Jim. Rob received a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. He earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and is completing his Doctor of Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Rob and his family served as missionaries in Asia for seven years. Between mission assignments in India and Thailand, Rob served as the pastor of Dhaka International Christian Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was the interim Senior Pastor at Malibu Presbyterian Church, and was installed as NPC's fifteenth Senior Pastor in January 2001. Rob serves on the boards of The Outreach Foundation and the Institute for Christian Leadership.

Favorite Authors: J. R. R. Tolkien, Susan Howatch, C. S. Lewis, Mitali Perkins

Favorite Quote: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot

Favorite Food: Thai, Indian, Mexican

Favorite Movie: It's a Wonderful Life

Favorite Musical:  Les Miserables

Favorite TV Shows: 24, Mad Money

Favorite Band: Styx

Favorite Outdoor Activities: Golf, skiing, body surfing

Favorite Sports Teams: Red Sox, Patriots

Favorite Games: Bridge, StarCraft

Favorite Animals: Strider and Zipper (our Labrador Retrievers)

Contact: rperkins@newtonpres.org