Pastor Peter was born in Willmar, Minnesota, attended North Dakota State University, and entered Luther Northwestern Seminary in 1989.  Upon ordination he served three rural congregations in eastern ND and then, upon moving to Klingerstown, PA (near Harrisburg) he served two congregations.  Following his marriage to Lisa Hildenbrand in May of 1997, they moved to Germany where Lisa served as a US Army physician, and Pastor Peter did volunteer chaplaincy work at several US military installations.  While in Germany, they were blessed with the birth of two lovely children, Erik and Sarah.  Upon completion of duty, Lisa began working with an OB/GYN practice in Butler, PA.  While in Butler, Pastor Peter was a stay-at-home father and served part-time working with children and youth at Trinity Lutheran Church.  The Nordby/Hildenbrand  family now resides in Hempfield Township.   Pastor Peter is serving as Associate Pastor at Harrold Zion, while providing pastoral leadership to St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Youngwood.  With all children of God, he looks forward to growing in faith and service to our Lord.