The pastors at Trinity Lutheran believe the church is a faith community that excels in bringing the good news of God's unconditional love alive in people's lives.
Kurt Jacobson
Pastor Kurt grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and has been on staff at Trinity since 1988. He graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Pastor Kurt has a passion for making faith real in the daily lives of people and is committed to the relevance and effectiveness of the local church in making this happen.
Jim Page
Pastor Jim is a native of Eau Claire and a graduate of UWEC. After graduating from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN., he has served as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, WI. Pastor Jim believes in the practicality of God’s word in the lives of people both young and old. This conviction leads him as he oversees the evangelism and youth ministries of Trinity while sharing in general pastoral responsibilities.
John Mikkelson
Pastor John serves as part-time visitation pastor to Trinity's homebound and members in alternative living facilities. During the first week of the month he visits and shares Holy Communion with them.
Pastor John is retired and most recently served as senior pastor of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Menomonie. He is a graduate of St.Olaf College and Luther Seminary. He and his wife Muriel live in Menomonie.
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Ministry Directors
Mary B. Schoenknecht, Children's Ministries Director
Jeanne Cooper, Noah's Ark Preschool Director
Shirley Sands, Worship and Music Director
Ministry Support
Amber Moltzau, Office Administrator
Cindy Beck, IT Director and Ministry Assistant
Gail Brian, Financial Ministry Assistant
Jennifer Nohelty, Financial Gift Planning Advisor
Suzanne Becker, Ministry Assistant
Parish Nurse
Marti Hofer, Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Director
Youth Ministry Team
Lisa Goetz, Youth Ministry Administrator
Jami Brieske, High School Youth Ministry Coordinator
Randi Gerber, Middle School Youth Ministry Coordinator
Jim Page, Pastor
Choir Directors
Gary Rambo, Senior Choir Director
Jeanne Cooper, God's Little Singers Director
Ryan Poquette, Trinity Tollers Director
Shirley Sands, Children's Choir, Totally Joyous Christians, and
Harmony In Spirit Director
Jami Brieske, Youth Band Director
Congregational President
Noah’s Ark Pre-School Teachers and Day Camp Leaders
Ginny Lien
Jill Kasmarek
Marlee Knickerbocker
Building and Grounds Maintenance Personnel
Don Peterson, Facilities Director
Melissa Buchli
Paul Karker
Nursery Attendants
Andrea Benedict
Rachel Johnson
Jessica Jensen
Mission Partners and Seminarians
Maranatha Church in Kingston, Jamaica
Blantyre Lutheran Parish in Malawi, Africa
Rev. Allan & Marie Krahn, Sao Lepoldo, Brazil
Georgia Larson, Seminarian
Bob Schoenknecht, Seminarian
