Installed and ordained September 2, 1984. Rev. Gestal grew up in Huntington, New York which is located on Long Island. In 1974 he entered Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. After six years, earned a B.S. and M.S. in Materials Engineering. Two very important events occurred for Bill during his time at Rensselaer, he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior, and he met Susan Lynn Brendemuehl. Sue earned a B.A. in Geology. One week after graduation they were married The young couple headed for Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, located thirty miles north of Boston, Mass., where Bill received his M.Div. During Rev. Gestal's pastorate the addition of a fellowship hall, office, and renovation of the old dining hall and classroom was completed. Bill could always be found with a paint brush in his hands an doing his bit for the renovation. The pastor will always be remember for his unusual laugh. At many a program at church or the school, the players were warned he would be in the audience. His smile is very contagious. Even more is his love for the Lord which comes through in this smile. While at Bethel Bill & Sue became the parents of Laura Marie. They now have three children and since 2002 has been senior pastor at Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Ct.
