Trinity Lutheran Church 222 6th Ave SW Rochester, MN 55901 | Office: (507)
289-1531 Fax: (507) 287-9882 Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm Office Email: office@trinitylutheranchurch.org |
pastorotte@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrator; staff team leader; worship coordinator; works with Board of Elders, Trustees, and Stewardship.
Held Position Since:
October 2002
Background:
B.A. - Concordia Senior College Fort Wayne, IN - 1968
M. Div. - Concordia Seminary St. Louis, MO - 1972
S.T.M. - Concordia Seminary St. Louis, MO - 1973
Served parishes in Columbia Heights, MN, Hudson and Shawano, WI, and Rochester, MN.
Associate Pastor of Family Life - Joel Haak
pastorhaak@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles and Responsibilities:
My
special focus of pastoral ministry at Trinity is to develop, coordinate
and administer an effective and comprehensive ministry to families,
especially in the areas of seniors ministry, ministry to couples and
families, and young adult ministry. I also preach and assist with
worship, visitation, and other educational opportunities, including
junior and adult confirmation.
Held Position Since:
July 2010
Background:
B.A. in History - Truman State University, Kirksville, MO - 2006
M. Div. - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO - 2010
mark@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles & Responsibilities:
Developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive ministry to the children and youth of Trinity Lutheran Church specifically including children's parish Christian education and junior and senior high youth ministry working with the board of youth and board of education.
Held Position Since:
August 2009
Background:
B.A. in Theology and Psychology - Concordia University Nebraska, 2009
D.C.E. certification (emphases in youth and family ministry) - Concordia University
Nebraska - 2009
Roles & Responsibilities:
Visit and bring comfort and communion to the homebound members of Trinity.
Held Position Since:
January 2000
Background:
Degree of Associate in Arts - Lay Ministry - Concordia University Wisconsin
vicar@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles & Responsibilities:
Preaching
and leading worship services, Thursday morning Bible study,
confirmation class, visiting members who are in the hospital, VBS,
prison ministry, and point of contact for walk-ins.
Held Position Since:
August 2012
Background: B.A. Pre-Seminary Studies, Theological Languages
michele@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles & Responsibilities:
Office Administrator
Held Position Since:
August 2000
lori@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles & Responsibilities:
Membership Secretary
Help Position Since:
June 2009
bill@trinitylutheranchurch.org
Roles and Responsibilities:
Janitorial, maintenance, and groundskeeper
Held position since:
1986
Background:
Born in Rochester, served six years in U.S. army.