Patricia Gebhardt

Director of the daily operations of Rivers Edge Homestead and am responsible for over a million dollars in assets and am constantly working on expanding the homestead while driving profitability.

I personally oversee the health and welfare of our livestock and provide any emergency medical care as needed.

We provide a range of services including animal education workshops, animal assisted therapy sessions, and a unique traveling Petting Zoo experience that promotes learning and healing through interactions with animals. We work with special need children as part of our therapy program. We provide our animals to local assisted living facilities. We have a learning program for area schools. We teach children about proper care for wild animals and farm animals. We have worked with multiple area churches while teaching children and adults the world of farming and agriculture. We are constantly looking for new and exciting ways to bring our Homestead way of life to the local area.

Assisted all campus Pastors in each area of the church.

• Wrote and implemented our first impressions program.
• Led groups of volunteers on community service missions through areas of outreach, to educate on Bible teachings and promote our programs.
• Ran multiple fundraising campaigns, and was on multiple capital campaign committees.
• Strengthened community outreach efforts with innovative programs and initiatives, increasing membership and participation.
• Developed meaningful relationships with congregation members through attentive pastoral care, fostering a supportive environment.
• Contributed to the development of strategic plans for church growth and expansion, implementing targeted actions for success.
• Planned special events such as retreats or conferences aimed at deepening spiritual connections within the community.
• Served as liaison between various ministries within the church by maintaining open lines of communication to ensure cohesive programming across all areas.
• Assisted in creating and implementing strategies for donor development and stewardship, ensuring the financial health of the church.
• Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the ministry as needed to support overall mission objectives.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.