CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Trinity’s members are its leaders. The church’s constitution outlines how the congregation is governed and defines the roles, responsibilities, and authority of those who serve.

As a whole, the congregation has the authority to:

  • Call or end the call of a pastor.
  • Appoint or dismiss commissioned lay leaders.
  • Approve the annual budget.
  • Acquire property—both real estate and personal property—through gift, purchase, or other lawful means, hold and use property for activities that support the church’s mission, and sell, mortgage, lease, transfer, or otherwise dispose of its property.
  • Elect the Church Council, boards, and committees, and require them to carry out their duties according to the constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions.
  • Adopt amendments to the constitution and bylaws.
  • Establish or end a relationship with a church body.

These responsibilities are carried out during formal congregational meetings held throughout the year.

CHURCH COUNCIL

The administrative board of Trinity Lutheran Church is called the church council. It consists of up to twelve congregation members who are elected to three‑year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Elections are held at the congregation’s regularly scheduled annual meetings.

The church council provides overall oversight of the congregation’s life and activities, especially its worship life. Led by a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, the council guides the congregation, conducts long‑range planning, and sets goals and priorities. It is also responsible for financial and property matters, prepares the annual budget for congregational approval, and oversees how budgeted funds are spent.

MINISTRY TEAMS

Trinity’s Ministry Teams work together to keep every area of church life active and healthy. Each team manages the day‑to‑day work within its area, addresses concerns, and brings major recommendations to the church council. Any congregation member may join a ministry team.


The Worship Ministry Team oversees all aspects of worship. Its members plan regular and special services, supervise the choir, altar guild, acolytes, ushers, and supply clergy, care for the pipe organ, and maintain hymnals and other worship resources.


The Education Ministry Team supports learning and spiritual growth. It oversees Sunday Church School, the church library, adult Bible study, youth ministry, Trinity Preschool, and other educational programs.


The Service and Outreach / Witness and Fellowship Ministry Team has two roles: it focuses on caring for both current and future members, including welcoming and integrating newcomers, identifying potential new members, and planning fellowship activities such as Women of Trinity and Fun for Seniors. This team also leads the congregation’s outreach to the community. Through its subcommittees, it manages programs such as the Endowment Program, Special Benevolence Program, Meals‑on‑Wheels delivery, and youth service projects.


The Support Ministry Team provides the resources and infrastructure needed for the congregation to function. Its responsibilities include stewardship planning; maintenance of buildings, grounds, furnishings, and equipment; technology acquisition and upkeep; staffing of salaried positions; financial oversight; and long‑range planning for the congregation’s spiritual, programmatic, and physical needs.