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Linda Gastreich

Fenton,MO

Summary

Mission-driven professional with several years of experience in all organizational leadership elements and success in creating an environment that leads to creative adaptations. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

Grace United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Led a mid-sized congregation as it reclaimed its essential role in the community while launching new ministries and means of outreach.
  • Guided the ongoing evaluation and development of weekly worship practices, leadership, and generosity initiatives.
  • Updated the congregation's policies and procedures to ensure transparent and effective financial practices and improved campus management.

Lead Pastor

Webster Hills United Methodist Church
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Sought out and developed a church leadership team (including paid staff and volunteers) that matched the needs and gifts of the congregation leading to growth in the depth and breadth of this faith community.
  • Guided the community as it remained a strong, connected and engaged throughout an extended era of remote worship, discipleship and administration.
  • Initiated programs of teaching, study and conversation toward becoming an inclusive congregation. Led the congregation toward greater giving and more involvement in service and discipleship.
  • Led the congregation toward greater giving and more involvement in service and discipleship including the launch of new ministries and community connections.
  • Implemented a year-round focus on generosity that led to a balanced ministry budget and brought us into alignment with denominational obligations. Additional outcomes: attending to delayed maintenance, long-range planning for the care of a large physical campus and greater accountability from our ministry partners, contractors and vendors. .

Associate Pastor

The Gathering United Methodist Church
07.2011 - 06.2015
  • Led a legacy congregation toward what was a non-traditional decision to become part of a newer, growing, multi-site congregation and develop it's campus as a new site.
  • Implemented a new congregational care ministry that included volunteer recruitment, training and management.
  • Collaborated to develop strategies for greater ministry impact and growth.

Education

Master of Divinity -

Eden Theological Seminary
St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts -

Concordia University
St. Louis

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Adaptive Change
  • Financial Acumen
  • Development
  • Mentoring
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Grace United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 06.2025

Lead Pastor

Webster Hills United Methodist Church
07.2015 - 06.2022

Associate Pastor

The Gathering United Methodist Church
07.2011 - 06.2015

Master of Divinity -

Eden Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts -

Concordia University

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