Associate Pastor, Andrew Sturdy
Andrew joined the church as the Associate Pastor of Youth, Family, and Community Life in July 2019. He holds a BA in Youth Ministry from North Park University, and a Masters of Arts in Christian Formation with a focus in Leadership and Administration as well as a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from North Park Theological Seminary.
Previous to coming to the Covenant Church of Gladstone, Andrew worked in several different ministries and settings in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as well as churches in both Connecticut and Wisconsin. Most recently, he spent a season working at UPS loading trucks and, ultimately, management. All of these experiences have continued to foster his love of people and helping them to take the next step in their faith journey, whatever that may look like.
Andrew loves superheroes, good coffee, and all things plaid. He loves to sit with people, hear their stories, and share some of his own. He is also excited to continue working his way through the ice cream creations at Dairy Flo this summer.
Andrew is married to Alicia, and they have one daughter, Stella. He absolutely could not do anything without their love and support.
Leadership Team
Board Chairperson: Dan O’Dell
Vice Chairperson: Eric Lundin
Deacon: Kimberly Dale
Outreach Director: Dani Berg
Christian Formation Director: Paula Lundin & Katie Sinclair
Treasurer: Hannah Arkens
Board Secretary: Vacant
Trustees: Ray Porath & Paul Goodman
Financial Secretary: Sara Larson
Members At Large: Betty Giovenco