Biography
Dr. Ron McIntire has been the pastor at St. Paul for three years. Prior to his appointment at St. Paul, Pastor Ron served Methodist churches in the Bolivar and Fair Play areas. He was a part-time pastor for many years in Missouri, Minnesota and Illinois. Before focusing exclusively on the ministry, Pastor Ron was a public school superintendent, a high school principal and a high school teacher. He also serves as an adjunct professor of education administration for Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO as member of the graduate school faculty. Pastor Ron and his wife, Sandie, have three children and nine grandchildren.
Pastor’s Academic Preparation
Bachlor of Arts – Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO – 1969
Master of Science – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL – 1974
Specialists Degree – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL – 1979
Doctorate Degree – Illinois State University, Normal, IL – 1988
Seminary – Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO

