Dr. Bob Schwanebeck became the pastor of Northpointe Presbyterian Church on July 5, 2005. Coming to Meridian was something of “coming home” to him as he was born in Meridian while his father was pastor of the Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Schwanebeck, a graduate of Covenant College, received his Master of Divinity Degree and his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of the Magee Presbyterian Church in Magee, MS for 5 ½ years and as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Louisville, MS for 16 years. He then served at Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, MS for 4 ½ years. While Bob worked for Palmer Home the Schwanebecks continued to make their home in Louisville.

Dr. Schwanebeck and his wife, Carol, are the parents of two sons. Jason is a third year medical student at the University Medical Center in Jackson, and David is a Senior at Mississippi State University.

Dr. Schwanebeck is active in Mississippi Valley Presbytery. He has served on the Mississippi Joint Committee on Campus Work (RUF) for many years and is Chairman of the Advisory and Shepherding Committee.