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Rob Bell, born on August 23, 1970 in Ingham County, Michigan, United States, is a theologian, author and non-fiction writer. As of 2026, Rob Bell is 55 years old. Schooling on record includes Okemos High School and Wheaton College.
My Take
Rob Bell fascinates me because of what he was willing to give up. He built Mars Hill into one of America's fastest-growing churches, then walked away from the pulpit in 2012 to pursue writing, speaking, theatre, and music. That is the move of someone who values the search over the institution. I am drawn to thinkers who hand you a better question instead of a tidy answer, and Bell seems to be exactly that kind of restless explorer. His refusal to stay boxed inside one role reads to me as intellectual honesty. Whether or not you share his theology, his willingness to keep wandering is admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Bell
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ベル
- Reading
- ろぶ・べる
- Born
- August 23, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Ingham County, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- theologian / author / non-fiction writer / pastor / docent
2. Background
- High school
- Okemos High School
- University
- Wheaton College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.robbell.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realrobbell/
- Xhttps://x.com/realrobbell
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob%20Bell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1849755
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Bell born?
Born August 23, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Rob Bell from?
Rob Bell is from Ingham County, Michigan, United States.
What does Rob Bell do?
Rob Bell works as theologian, author, non-fiction writer, pastor, docent.
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