Michael Norberg
About the Author
While recovering from a car accident, Michael created three outlines to fortify his connection with God for renewed strength: why connect with God for strength, how to connect for strength, and supplemental sources of strength. After drafting a preface to this study, the notion of worship thrust him on an illuminating journey. With the precision of a clinical scientist, Michael compiled comprehensive data tables detailing how individuals and groups worshiped God both in heaven and on earth, and what triggered each response of worship. The results of this research compel us to reconsider inferior notions about God and false assumptions about worship.
Born and raised in Chicago, Michael lives in the Kansas City Metro with his wife Suzanne. They enjoy a vibrant relationship with their children and grandchildren. Baptized as an infant in the Catholic Church and Confirmed in the Lutheran Church, he attended a Catholic High School, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Life Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Master of Divinity degree from Christian International School of Theology. He serves as Founding Director of the Eschaton Institute (since 2006) and Adjunct Instructor of Theology for Visible Music College at the Störling Conservatory of Dance (since 2021).
Michael has also taught biblical studies at Word of Faith Bible College, research ethics for medical professionals, and electron microscopy for engineering and life science students. After serving 16 years as a Research Specialist for the University of Missouri at Rolla, Columbia, and Kansas City, he invested nearly 30 years in medical research at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. As Research Program Manager at the Center for Infant Pulmonary Disorders, he mentored medical students from three Medical Schools, promoted the discovery of innovative medical solutions for premature babies, and co-authored 44 journal publications.
Hobbies include competitive swimming, photography, snow skiing, and scuba diving. He coaches US Masters Swimming, has served as a certified coach for USA Swimming, and belongs to the Athletic Hall of Fame at Notre Dame High School, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Kansas City Corporate Challenge.
