Matthew House: Resources

Executive Director

Linda M. Paz
Executive Director for Matthew House in Monroe

Linda Paz was the Director of the Women and Children’s Shelter for the Everett Gospel Mission for five years, as well as worked with Northwest Family Life in Seattle, a counseling agency for Domestic Violence. Paz is an ordained minister. She was a pastor’s wife for over 20 years, and been involved in ministry for over 50 years. She is the mother of 3 children and 7 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren. She has a Bachelors degree in theology as well as completed a business course. Linda is a registered counselor with Washington State as well as the Association of Christian Counselors. Her genuine love and compassion for women and children has made her a popular speaker. She has a deep knowledge of the Bible and has a warm, heart’s concern for women and children’s issues.

Education:

Northeast Bible College: Green Lane, Pa.
Berean Bible School: Business Administration and Bible, Dallas, Texas.
Storehouse Ministries Training Center, Seattle, WA.
Seattle Bible College, Seattle, WA. Biblical Degree

Licenses and Ordination:

License – Storehouse Ministries International School of Ministry 1994
Ministerial Ordination – 1986. Then transferred papers to Sonrise Chapel, Everett, WA 1996
Honorary Bachelor’s of Theology Degree, Calvary Grace Church College Pa.

Certifications and Certificates:

Recognized in Who’s Who 1999 Edition of Professional and Civic Achievers
Recognized in Who’s Who 2006 Edition of Professional and Civic Achievers
Conflict Resolution and Confrontation Skills, Certificate
Graduation Certificate, Phase I & II, Family Life Skills in Abuse, Conflict Sexual and Trauma Resolution Issues, Diploma
Child Abuse Protection and Treatment, Certificate
Heart to Heart Abuse Recognition and Healing Course, Certificate
Snohomish County Criminal Justice Coalition, Certificate
Legal & Practical Application on Duty to Report, Certificate
Organization Skills, First Things First, Certificate
Biblical Counseling Course through Life Changes Ministry 2003
Completed Department of Corrections Training 2004, 2007
Completed 8 week Community Police Training 2006, Received Diploma
Appointed Washington State General in 1999

Signed by:
Governor Locke
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Washington Five Star General

Awarded Native American Award 2004
Department of Corrections Family Liaison Monroe Correctional Complex
Registered Counseled with American Association of Biblical Counselors
Washington State Registered Counselor
As well as numerous Community Awards

Guest Speaking

One of the great things the Executive Director of Matthew House gets to do is to speak at events promoting our ministries and get others excited about participating in Matthew House. If you would like Linda Paz to come to your church or meeting and speak to you about our ministries and the opportunities that are available for your group, then please contact us. We're always willing to spread the great word about Matthew Houseand all we do.