Linda Schiphorst McCoyRev. Dr. Linda McCoy is Pastor of THE GARDEN, A Blossom of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, IN. She is the author of Igniting Worship Series: Helping and Serving and It's News to Me! Messages of Hope for ThoseWho Haven't Heard. She became a member of St. Lukes' in 1969, student pastor in 1982 and a full time Associate Pastor in January of 1985. Linda created St. Lukes' Shepherding Ministry when she was an active volunteer, and continues to offer pastoral support to that ministry and its part time director. In 1995, Linda initiated and continues to serve as the pastor for THE GARDEN, a contemporary ministry of St. Lukes' that is designed to reach those who are new to the church or those looking for a non-traditional experience. Read More Read Less