Prince of Peace called Pastor Drebes in September, 2010, and he was ordained in October, 2010.

He grew up in Fredericksburg, VA, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Roanoke College in 2005 with majors in Political Science & Religion. During his college years, he divided his time between reporting for newspapers and serving in youth ministries. In 2008, he earned a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he also served as the interim Lutheran Chaplain for Princeton University. After spending a year as a vicar (student-pastor) in Glen Rock, NJ, he then attended the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and completed his coursework there in May, 2010.

Pastor Drebes is happy to be part of this community. In his time off, he enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, and kayaking. He welcomes meeting with anyone who has questions, concerns, or joys to share. He can be reached at pastordrebes@gmail.com or in the church office at (540) 856-8389.

"St. Dag Hammarskjöld"
Lutheran Forum
Vol. 45, No. 4
(Winter 2011)

"Book Review: Sin Bravely" 
Lutheran Forum Online
January 29, 2010.

"A Lutheran Responds to Altar Calls"
Lutheran Forum Online
December 01, 2008

"Dispatch from the Diaspora" 
Lutheran Forum
Vol. 42, No. 1 
(Spring 2008)