Parishioner Profile
Rob Arnett
Rob Arnett has been with St. Paul the Apostle for over 25 years and has expanded his involvement in the parish to include being the president of the Parish Pastoral Council, chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, lector, and assistant sommelier to Father John Allen. His in-depth view of the church inspires him, not only in its community outreach but also in "the way that Jesus Christ works through His people here to grow in faith and alleviate the suffering of others."
Rob attends the Lifeteen Mass on Sunday afternoons, where he enjoys the energizing vibe provided by the music and, more importantly, those who feel like "a community within a community. He appreciates that the faith community throughout the church is so dedicated to both outreach and "inreach" (caring for the parish), and he finds that quality to be "both comforting in the sense of providing spiritual support, and also challenging in that I always feel I can and should do more."
Outside of St. Paul's, Rob has been a marketing consultant for 28 years and is currently with Solution Partners Consulting. In his free time, he spends time at his cabin in Ashe County both working on projects and entertaining family and friends. He also enjoys fishing, tennis, gardening, and drinking fine wines. First and foremost, however, Rob's family is "the greatest pleasure and reward in my life outside of church." He has been married to his wife Pat for the past 28 years, and they are the proud parents of three sons: Jesse, Alex, and Dan. They are also expecting their first grandchild near the end of this August!
Parish Picnic Photos.
