Our calling is to help people connect with God through involvement in worship, service, mission, and fun.
Our Staff

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.

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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 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 social ministries of Trinity while sharing in general pastoral responsibilities.

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Heather Wigdahl

Pastor Heather grew up in central Minnesota and served as a pastor in both the Twin Cities and most recently in Littlefork, Minnesota. Pastor Heather believes our faith in God through Christ leads us to lives of service. She is passionate in her call to oversee many aspects of Trinity's ministry with youth and adults in addition to serving as part of Trinity's pastoral team.

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Jim Page -- PastorJohn 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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Dave Christianson

Dave is currently training through Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Dave in serving as an intern here at Trinity in 2010. He will be learning from our pastors and you what’s entailed in pastoral ministry.

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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
Anne Josephson, Youth Ministry
Cassie Brenden, Youth Ministry
Heather Wigdahl, 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

Congregational President

Scott Jadeke

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

Nursery Attendant

Kayla Stagliano

Mission Partners

Maranatha Church in Kingston, Jamaica
Blantyre Lutheran Parish in Malawi, Africa
Patrick and Jacqueline Bencke, Kumamoto-she, Japan