Rob's Story
Like many small-town boys growing up in the Midwest, Rob Roozeboom’s desire was to be a farmer and an athlete. Muscular Dystrophy cut those dreams short while he was still in his teens.
But that was the beginning of Rob’s story, not the end.
Rob Roozeboom is the Founder and President of RISE Ministries, Inc. and RiseFest, an annual Christian Music Festival featuring the nation’s top Christian artists and speakers, attracting almost 24,000 people over two days. Rob also serves as Chairman of the Christian Festival Association (CFA), hosts the podcast “Enjoying the Journey,” and with his team brings the concert series RISE with Rob & Friends to multiple cities, produces Christmas and Easter TV programs as well as “Stories of Strength,” a video series with real-life stories of overcoming adversity through Jesus.
Living life with muscular dystrophy has given Rob a relatable perspective on walking through adversity and holding onto faith. His authenticity connects with and encourages people wherever he goes. Rob is a sought-after speaker, sharing his story and bringing Jesus’s message of hope to communities, businesses, and prominent events nationwide. Through these engagements he’s helped change the lives of thousands of people–and there’s still many more to reach.
Rob has shared the stage with Christian music artists Phil Wickham, TobyMac, for King & Country, Skillet, We the Kingdom, Matthew West, along with speakers Darryl Strawberry, Jep Robertson, Nick Hall, Pastor Adam Weber, and many more. He’s also the recipient of numerous humanitarian awards and has been featured multiple times on the National Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Recently, Rob fulfilled an 18 year goal by writing his first book, Broken Still Chosen. The book weaves Rob's inspiring story with biblical teaching and offers hope to anyone feeling broken or unloved, unseen, or forgotten.
Rob and his wife, along with their three young adult children—who are the best helpers of all—live in Sheldon, Iowa.
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