About Linden Grove
A non-profit Christian organization established in 2020, Linden Grove Ministries (LGM) mentors current and aspiring pastors, church leaders, and their spouses, promoting godliness, effectiveness, and longevity in ministry. Both men and women participate in our ministries.
Based on firsthand experiences of the challenges and even the failures of local church leaders, the LGM founders resolved to make a difference. Knowing that mentorship is a proven key to success, they joined with Matt and Karen Ristuccia, two experienced Christian leaders, as Linden Grove’s first mentors.
LGM started operating in September 2020, and within two months had launched its first cohort of young pastors meeting monthly with Pastor Matt and an LGM board member. In conjunction with our cohort meetings, LGM also offers one-on-one mentoring in what we call personal hours.
In addition to the programs already described, LGM continues to develop programs for both lay church leaders and spouses.
Because our mentees generally do not have a surplus of financial resources, we do not ask them to pay for our services. As a result, LGM funding depends on the generous contributions of supporters. Linden Grove is an officially recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so all donations are tax-deductible. Click here to learn more.
We invite you to explore our website, learn about Linden Grove Ministries, and contact us if you want to know more.
What Our Name Means
What does the name “Linden Grove” have to do with mentoring pastors, church leaders, and their spouses? Pastor Matt Ristuccia, Ministry Director and Member of the Board, answers that question in this short one-minute video. (Transcript below.)
