The Pastor's Page
Rev. Robin Barge
Rev. Robin L. Barge (aka Pastor Robin) grew up in North Carolina—home of sweet tea, barbecue, and the Duke Blue Devils. She was baptized and confirmed at Clemmons United Methodist Church in Clemmons, NC, where she first learned the stories of Jesus, was mentored by wonderful teachers, and joined a life-changing high school summer mission trip.
Robin is a graduate of Greensboro College, a small United Methodist college, where she earned a degree in Religion. She later received her Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School in 2004. In 2007, she was ordained as an Elder in the Western North Carolina Conference and went on to serve seven churches in a variety of ministry contexts—rural, suburban, urban, and multi-point charges.
Robin has also served as the Director of Age-Level Ministries at Blacksburg UMC, as Pastor of St. Paul UMC in Roanoke, and as the Director of Communications and Programming for the Valley Ridge District.
Pastor Robin assumed her duties at Northview on July 1, 2025 and her first Sunday service was July 6, 2025.
She is married to Alex, and together they have a blended family with four teenage children. Robin finds joy in connecting scripture with real life, telling meaningful stories, and expressing her faith through creative outlets like art and music. She would love the chance to connect with you.
Email Pastor Robin Barge here.
Robin’s favorite scripture:
“Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine.”
—Ephesians 3:20 (NRSVUE)
Pastor Robin's Contact Info:
Voice/text: (336) 682-6297
Email: RobinBarge@vaumc.org
A Message from Pastor Robin
Walking Together Through Grief
Over the past several years, many in our church family have experienced loss, grief, and life's unexpected challenges. While every journey is different, we recognize that the need for care and compassionate support continues.
As we seek to respond faithfully, we are forming a small study group to explore ways our congregation can provide ongoing grief care and support. This group will pray, learn, listen, and consider what ministries might best meet the needs of our church family.
Would you prayerfully consider being part of this conversation? If you have a heart for caring for others, have experienced grief yourself, or simply feel called to help us discern this ministry, we would love to hear from you.
Please pray about this opportunity. If you would like to learn more or are interested in participating, contact Pastor Robin by email or phone.
Blessings!