Rick Bergh is the pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. Ordained over 40 years, he has served primarily bi-vocationally, bringing real-world insight to ministry. Vocationally, Rick has learned to straddle his role as pastor and his work in the secular world while engaging people with the gospel. He was the innovator of the Pastoral Ministry Certificate Program and Shepherd Pathway programs at the Institute of Lutheran Theology.

Trained in narrative therapy, he helps people reframe their stories alongside God’s and shares his message through nine books, speaking engagements, and his podcast series using a non-coercive approach. He supports his wife Erica, a professional choral conductor, running four choirs for people with dementia and their caregivers, and they enjoy their six grandchildren.