Pastor David P. Holte Pastor Dave graduated from high school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from Fergus Falls State Junior in 1973, Moorhead State College in 1975, and Luther Theological Seminary in 1979. He did his internship at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington from 1977-78. His first Call was a 3-point rural parish in west-central Minnesota where he served for five years. Pastor Dave came to Trinity in 1984 as the associate pastor and served in that office until 1987 when he was called to be the senior pastor. He is mostly Norwegian, but he says he is “taking pills for that!” His hobbies include playing and working on pipe organs, restoring antique furniture, working on cars, making lefse and traveling. |
Pastor Hans Anderson Pastor Hans was born and raised in Omaha, NE. He attended Waldorf College in Forest City, IA ’91-92 and then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD ’93-94. He served as Youth Director in Pearl River, New York ’94-97 and served as YMCA Wellness Director in Council Bluffs, IA ’97-01. Pastor Hans attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN ’01-04 and learned a lot as a Pastoral Intern in Silverton, OR ’03-04. He was called as Associate Pastor at Trinity in Brainerd, MN in February of ‘05. Pastor Hans seems to like Trinity even more… *** “Trinity is an amazing Church! I am floored by the ministry that goes on here. We are truly doing Christ’s mission here…its not just lip service! We are committed to God through caring, sharing and outreach. Come, check us out! I can’t wait to meet you in person!” | Matt McWaters Matt is originally from Grand Forks, ND. After graduating from Concordia College Moorhead in 2003 with a BA in accounting, he spent 5 years serving at Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell, MN as Director of Youth and Family Ministries- Middle School. In 2008 Matt enrolled at Luther Seminary to pursue a call to ordained parish ministry, and joined Trinity’s staff as Pastoral Intern in September of 2010. Matt and his wife Brittni are proud parents of their 11 month old son, Noah. The whole family enjoys the camping, hunting, fishing, food, crafts, and quilting. What a great place to enjoy these things! Matt is excited to be a part of Trinity’s ministry team as he learns more about what it means to be a “pastor-type.” Furthermore, He and his whole family look forward to the upcoming year of life together in this community, exploring the ways God is working in and through us! |
 Jacki Mehr Jacki Mehr has been the Director of Educational Ministries at Trinity since 1994, which means she has directed 14 Children’s Christmas programs, recruited hundreds of Sunday School teachers, read thousands of confirmation worship notes, and chaperoned one youth all night lock-in – ONE only – that’s it (and it took a couple prayers to make it thru that night)! Jacki has a degree in elementary education and special education. She and her husband, Tom, have three college-aged children and spend much of their time attending swim meets and soccer games. |
Sue Dudding Sue is a Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Nurses Association. She retired from Brainerd Regional Human Services Center in February 2000 after 33 years of working for the State of Minnesota. Most of her career was spent in caring for the severely mentally and physically disabled as well as children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. In November 2002, she completed Concordia College’s Parish Nurse program and has been working, part-time, since then as Trinity’s Parish Nurse. |
Becky Dryburgh Hi, I’m Becky Dryburgh, Center Director for Trinity Children's Center. I’ve been employed at Trinity Children's Center since October 1994. My husband, Steve and have 2 sons, Dalton 12 and Cody 8. We love the outdoors and spending time with family & friends. Years ago I thought that I worked at Trinity because I wanted just to be close with my children and then I would move on, now I know that nothing makes me happier than being with any children. Watching children grow and change is the greatest gift! Hug a child today! |
Erin Anderson Erin Anderson is a part-time stay-at-home mother of two who enjoys leading the alternative worship band (AWE), recruiting and coordinating the many gifted musicians at Trinity, and teaching piano lessons. With her energetic family, she enjoys playing outside (or inside:), reading, and cooking. Brainerd has been her home since she moved here with her husband Pastor Hans in 2005, and they hope to stay in Lakes Country for a long time (or at least until Hans catches his 10 lb. walleye:)! |  Jim Anderson |  Ellen Holte Ellen Ellen has been serving as Trinity’s organist since 1985. She loves playing the “new” Johnson pipe organ and particularly enjoys using the 16 foot trombone in the pedal, especially when the tenor section of the choir is sitting in the balcony right in front of the pipes! She also enjoys playing the “new” Baldwin grand piano for Setting V Worship with the liturgy group composed of flutes, strings, guitar, a trumpet, and awesome vocalists. In real life she is a Medical Technologist at Brainerd Medical Center where she has been employed since 1985. Hobbies include reading, hardanger, gardening, cooking, music(of course) including attending choir and orchestra concerts for son Peder, a junior at Brainerd High School, and daughter Lise, a freshman at Concordia College in Moorhead. Spending time with husband Dave and the kids remains a top priority, especially summer vacation trips. |
 Joe Niklaus My name is Joe Niklaus and I am the Office Manager here at Trinity Lutheran Church. I wear many hats in the day to day operations of the Trinity congregation. My duties include but are not limited to the bulletins, receptionist, keeping the church schedule straight, all mailings, maintaining the church records, letter writing, etc. My personal goal is to stay positive and to be honest and understanding with the congregational members and the Trinity staff. |
Joan Oscarson Joan has been at Trinity since March 2003. Her duties include entering contributions & Sunday attendance, accounts payable, payroll, human resource duties, preparing the newsletter, webmaster, and many miscellaneous projects. |
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