Staff and Leadership


  • Karla Tawzer, Office Manager

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    In April 2006, Karla began her ministry with Trinity as our Office Manager.  

    She appreciates various genres of music and publications, writers, and photographs. Attends activities sponsored by the area schools, USD and community. 

    God wants each of us to accept and see the hopefulness in our days; to make healthy choices; to maintain positive relationships; to inspire others. We are called to, "Encourage one another and build each other up."     1 Thessalonians 5:11, and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14

  • Jackie Braun,  Minister of Word and Sacrament

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    She graduated from Sioux Falls Seminary, in Sioux Falls, SD, with a Master of Divinity degree. 

    Undergraduate degree was obtained at South Dakota State University, receiving a B. S. in Psychology, with a minor in History and Secondary Education.


    Pastor Jackie is certified as an ELCA Level 2 Coach for Mission Development / Redevelopment. 

    She is studying toward Certification as a Grief and End of Life Coach, and credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach, through the International Coach Federation. 

  • Kristin Schmeling, Choir Director

    Trinity Choir rehearses at 9:00 AM in the Balcony of the Sanctuary (Sept. through May).  All ages of singers are welcome!  

  • KOLBY RIEHLE

    In February 2019, Kolby joined our staff as our custodian.  Being a church custodian requires being observant, respectful, and committed to providing members and visitors with clean and orderly places to worship and meet.  

  • 2026 CONGREGATION LEADERS

    President:  Doug Martin


    Vice President: Susan Almjeld


    Treasurer:  Mark Winegar, Council representative


    Congregation Council Secretary:  Sophia Jerke


    Council Youth Representative: Tori Waage



    2026  COMMITTEE LEADERS & COUNCIL MEMBERS


    Care and Health    :  Charles Dibley and Cindy Lias

    Education, Discipleship, Youth

    and Family: Alyssa Walker

    Worship and Music:  Deb Matthys

    Evangelism, Outreach, Welcome and Community:  Keith Joy

    Finance, Administration and Property:John Walker

    Stewardship and Giving:  

    Bernard Ofstehage