Meet the Staff
Senior Pastor
Pete Linko
Pastor Pete’s history with McDonald BMC starts back in 1995. He was dedicated to God at the church soon after birth and has been apart of it ever since. Attending Sunday School & Youth group over the years were highlights for him.
Pete saw how much impact those kids & youth services had on Him and other kids. He felt a definite call from God to study Youth Ministry. After graduating from West Allegheny High School, Pete attended God’s Bible School & College in Cincinnati, Ohio. While attending GBS&C he married the love of his life, Erica. They both became members of the church in 2015.
Pete has a work background in management and director roles with logistics-focused roles. He is passionate about implementing healthy strategies and structure in the church.
Beginning in the Summer of 2019, Pete & Erica served in various capacities at the church. In 2024 the Linko family accepted a one year call to become the Senior Pastor of the McDonald Bible Methodist Church.
Pastor Pete holds an A.A. in General Studies and a B.A. in Integrative Studies from God’s Bible School
Pastor’s Wife & Sunday School Lead
Erica Linko
Erica Linko has many roles at the church but her favorite one is being a mom of Liam & Lily. She has been a member of the church since 2015 and heads up the organizing for our Sunday School and Chairs the Hospitality Committee.
Erica holds a B.S. in Middle School Education from the University of Cincinnati.
Pianist
Becky Reynolds
Becky has been a part of the church family for many years. She is our church pianist and uses her gifts for the Lord. She also is a member of the Hospitality Committee and does a lot behind the scenes to make sure events and dinners go off without a hitch.
Treasurer
Bill Watson
Bill has been a member of the church since 2019. He has served in the Treasurer role faithfully and uses his gifts for God’s Kingdom.