Pastor: Rev. James Menke

Pastor Jim began his service at Trinity in June of 2007. He came to us from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Canton, Ohio. He is joined by his wife, Karen and daughter Melinda. They also have three more grown daughters, three are married and live out of state. "It is a joy for me to serve the Lord as your pastor. I count it a privilege to be called to this place to do mission & ministry. May the Lord bless all of us as we seek to serve Him with excellence."

 

Administrative Assistant: Sharron Harding

Sharron Harding began working for Trinity in May of 2003. She lives in China Spring, Texas and is married to David Harding. Her children are Daughter Mandi and Son-in-Law, Bryan. Her grandchildren are Austin and Matthew.

 

Business Manager: Grant Carroll

Grant Carroll serves as our Business Manager. He and his wife Janelle are members
of Trinity and live in China Spring. They moved here from South Dakota in 1996 were they operated a large family farm as well as being engaged in a refinishing and remodeling business. Grant first worked in the Waco area as a Franchise Executive and Franchise Systems Manager and later also owned and operated a small trucking company. Grant and Janelle have 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren.

 

Director of Worship & Music Ministries: Joseph Gastler

Trinity is excited to begin the expansion of their staff with the addition of Joe Gastler as full-time director of Music Ministries. Joe will also be assisting in areas of youth, children's and men's ministries. Joe grew up at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay, Texas and from kindergarten on he participated in as many music ministry opportunities as he could. He has experience with children's choir, adult choir, drama, hand bells, orchestra, brass, praise team and organ. Joe and his wife Jessica have been members of Trinity since 2008. He is a native of Houston, recently received his masters from Baylor.

 

Director of Child Care: Shelly Gray

Shelly has been a member of Trinity since 2007 and directs the secure child care available to worshippers.

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