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Nelu Nedelea

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System VP of Mission and Ministry at Mercy
📍 Ballwin, Missouri, United States

Nelu Nedelea is the System Vice President of Mission & Ministry at Mercy, overseeing mission integration across 45 hospitals. With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University, he is known for his inspirational, compassionate, and mission-driven leadership in complex healthcare systems.

Originally from Romania, Nelu previously lived in Canada before moving to the U. S. He is married with two daughters and enjoys traveling, reading, biking, and spending time with his family. He has a background as a pastor, which informs his current mission-focused executive work.

Unique fact: Before becoming a senior healthcare executive, Nelu served as a pastor for over a decade in both Romania and Canada.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
System VP of Mission and Ministry
Job Level
Senior
Location
Ballwin, Missouri, United States
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Mission Integration
His executive roles at Mercy and Adventist Health focus on translating mission and spiritual care into strategy, culture, and operational decision-making across large health systems.
Spiritually-Based Leadership
His PhD research and publications focus on the impact of spiritually-based leadership and person-centered listening on organizational culture and employee belonging.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
System VP of Mission and Ministry
Mercy
5-2017 - 10-2022
Director of Mission and Spiritual Care
Adventist Health
3-2016 - 4-2017
Mission Leader Resident
Loma Linda University Health
9-2003 - 8-2014
Earlier Leadership Experience (Selected)
Romania & Canada
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Education
9-2020 - 5-2024
PhD in Global Leadership and Change
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
9-2021 - 10-2021
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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
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