Restoration Community Church

Rev. Dr. Bob Lenz is the senior pastor of Restoration Community Church in Scott City, Missouri, and an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church. Known to many as Pastor Bob, he helps people grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through biblical teaching, one-to-one discipleship, and service beyond the walls of the church.

Dr. Lenz earned a Doctor of Ministry, a Master of Divinity, a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies, and an associate's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. His doctoral research focused on discipleship and spiritual growth in an online community. He is the author of Why You Matter to God, Discipleship Beyond The Church, All In: The Cost and Joy of Following Jesus, and The Power of Being Interruptible. He also wrote Marriage Savers for First Responders, a participant workbook and facilitator guide for the Cape Girardeau Police Department.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran (1975–1991), Bob’s military honors include the Navy Achievement Medal (Second Award), Naval Commendation Medal, Sea Service Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal. In 2015, he was named Pastor of the Year by the Pacific Southwest District of the Wesleyan Church.

He serves as a chaplain with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, previously served as board chair of the Salvation Army's local advisory board, and currently serves as president of the Cape Girardeau County Rotary Club. Board of Directors, Apache Junction, AZ. Chamber of Commerce, VP Genesis Project. Through Badge of Hope, he helps bring first responders, churches, businesses, and neighbors together to serve local families. He serves alongside his wife, Pastor Sandy Lenz, who is the assistant pastor at Restoration Community Church and leads KidZ Church and women's ministry.