Kirk and Anna both grew up in America but always had a heart for the diverse nations of the world. They met in St. Louis in 2010 while studying at Covenant Seminary. After graduating in 2012, they moved to Lviv, Ukraine to lead an RUF student ministry. During their nine years in Ukraine, they had four children, Lucy, Finn, Evie, and Jane, who also love welcoming students into their home. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Norris family returned to America to start RUF-I at WashU.

When not hanging out with international students, you will probably find Kirk running, reading, watching sports, or reading Harry Potter to his kids. And Anna will be listening to podcasts, cooking, or playing Bingo with her kids.

Kirk, Anna, and their kids attended Faith from 2022-2024 after they returned from Ukraine and before they moved to St. Louis.