Pastoral Team:

Dr. Ronald R. Hoellein, Pastor:

Ron is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, BA in Psychology 1970; Garrett Theological Seminary, M.Div. 1973; and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry. (Pastoral Care and Counseling) 1981. While in Seminary, Ron did Clinical Pastoral training at Presbyterian St. Luke's, Illinois Masonic, and Michael Reese Hospitals in Chicago. Ron is a Pittsburgh native having served Point Marion-Gans United Methodist Churches 1973-1981, Edinboro United Methodist Church 1981-1992, and appointed to St. Paul's in July, 1992.

Ron and Joyce were married in 1970. Joyce is a New Jersey native and currently on the Education Department faculty of Westminster College. Ron and Joyce have four children; Andy married to Diedre, Nathan married to Kelly, Tim and Elizabeth. They are blessed with six grandchildren.

"For me the people called United Methodists are part of the universal Church of Jesus Christ. I would like to welcome and invite all persons to join with us on a Christ centered journey of faith, lived in covenant community with one another lead and guided by God's spirit. I welcome you to join with our congregation at any one of our worship services, ministries, or programs. I look forward to meeting you."

Bruce Gascoine, Pastor:

Bruce is a Pittsburgh native, growing up in Monroeville, PA. He is a graduate of California University of PA with a BA in Special Education and of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. with a Masters of Divinity. Bruce has served King's Chapel UM Church 1986-1993, Mars UM Church 1993-2005, and appointed to St. Paul's in July 2005.

Bruce and Laurie have been married for 28 years. Laurie is also a native of Pittsburgh and currently works at Premier Therapy, LLC in Beaver, PA as the Manager of Administrative Services. Bruce and Laurie have two children; Sarah a student at Penn State University, and Michael a student at North Carolina University at Wilmington..

Bruce is the Associate Pastor at St. Paul's. His responsibilities include: pastoral care and working with the Care Team, assisting with worship leadership and preaching, assisting in the teaching ministry, supporting the other areas of ministry as needed, working with the Adult Ministry Council, Spiritual Development Team, and the Social Justice Team.

Rev. Brenda Walker, North Shore Pastor

Bishop Bickerton appointed Brenda Walker to St. Paul’s staff, but will have primary responsibility for the Millvale, Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, and Blawnox United Methodist Churches. St. Paul’s will be providing non-financial support to these sister congregations in our neighborhood.   Brenda recently graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and was commissioned as a Probationary Member of the Annual Conference last Sunday. Brenda has been married for 17 years to Jim, who is one of the Pastors at the Hot Metal Bridge Church on the Southside of the city. They are the parents of two children and will reside in Squirrel Hill.