Michael Norberg
About the Author
Desperate to renew his strength after a car accident, Michael generated three study guides. 1. Why Connect with God for Strength 2. How to Connect for Strength and 3. Sources of Strength. While drafting a preface for this work, the notion of worship thrust him on a fascinating journey. With the precision of a clinical scientist, Michael compiled comprehensive data tables, detailing how individuals and groups worshiped God in the Bible, both in heaven and on earth, and what triggered each response of worship. Analyzing this data revealed his inferior estimation of God and his inaccurate assumption about worship. The results of this study have compelled Michael to articulate exuberant praise with radical reverence.
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 in Chemistry/Life Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Master of Divinity 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 taught biblical studies at Word of Faith Bible College, clinical research ethics for medical professionals, and electron microscopy for engineering and life science students. After serving 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. Before retiring as Research Program Manager for the Center for Infant Pulmonary Disorders, he mentored medical students, promoted the discovery of innovative solutions for premature babies, and co-authored 40 peer-reviewed medical journal publications.
Michael enjoys visiting historic churches, cities, and battle sites around the world, meeting the gaze of our Heavenly Father with strategic prayer, passionate praise, and demonstrative worship. Hobbies include competitive swimming, photography, snow skiing, and scuba diving. He coaches a US Masters Swim Team, served as a USA Swimming coach, and belongs to the Athletic Hall of Fame at Missouri S&T and Notre Dame High School.
