Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1Corinthians 14:40
Let all things be done decently and in order. 1Corinthians 14:40
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Reverand Steven S. Billings
Pastor
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Rev. Steven S. Billings began his seminary training at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, in the summer of 1987. Upon graduation he received his first Call to St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, where he served for more than nine years, the third longest pastorate in the congregation's 105-year history.
In 2000 Rev. Billings accepted the Call to serve Redford Lutheran Church of Detroit. He found the inner-city setting to be both challenging and rewarding.
Rev. Billings accepted the Call to Trinity Lutheran Church and School in July of 2008 and enjoys serving in the church/school environment.
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Mrs. Renee Zirpel
Church Administrative Assistant
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My name is Renee Zirpel and I have been the Church Administrative Assistant here at Trinity for two years. I live in Menasha, WI with my husband and our son, Riley who attends the day school. I enjoy traveling with my family, attending my sons sporting events, and camping. It is an honor to work in the house of our Lord and Savior.
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Mr. Michael Stapleton
Director of Christian Education
School Administrator
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Hello, my name is Michael Stapleton I am in the 8th year ministry here at Trinity. I accepted the Call from Trinity in 2002 as the Director of Christian Education, where my ministry focus was children, youth and family parish education. I have been in the professional ministry for over 23 years. The last two I have also served as the School Administrator here at Trinity. I graduated from Concordia University Nebraska 1983 with a Degree in Education and minors in music & theology. And have continued my education throughout the years through workshops and ministry educational programs. I enjoy working with the children & youth and developing positive, lasting relationships with their families. I am married to Barb Stapleton and we have two children, Anna 27 who teaches Kindergarten at St Johns Lutheran Church in Algonquin, IL and Aaron 17 who is a Junior at Neenah High School, he also graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in 2005.
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Nancy Lephart
Organist
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Pastor Harley Kopitske
Visitation Pastor
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I was born in the Town of Wolf River, baptized at St. Paul Lutheran, Fremont, confirmed at Trinity, Menasha, and graduated Menasha High in 1950. I served in the USMC for 3 years with service in Korea. I married my wife Donna at Trinity in 1957. I graduate Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, IL in 1960 and was ordained and commissioned at Trinity that same year. I served as an Evangelistic missionary of the LCMS and Scripture Translator in Papua New Guinea for 14 years. I have served congregations in West Allis and Brillion and taught for 10 years as a Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis until my retirement in 1994. We have 6 children and 13 grandchildren-two already in the company of heaven. I assist St. Paul Lutheran in Bonduel as well as here at Trinity, Menasha.
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| PRAYER CHAIN COORDINATOR |
PARISH NURSE |
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Barbara Kester
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Mary Howden
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| WEDDING COORDINATORS |
FOOD PANTRY COORDINATORS |
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Char Elliott
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Marc & Sandy Guiley, Paul & Chris Boettcher
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| SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTORS |
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Sheryl Wray
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| PRAYER CHAIN COORDINATOR |
PARISH NURSE |
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Barbara Kester
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Mary Howden
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| WEDDING COORDINATORS |
FOOD PANTRY COORDINATORS |
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Char Elliott
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Marc & Sandy Guiley, Paul & Chris Boettcher
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| SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTORS |
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Sheryl Wray
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GOVERNING STRUCTURE OF THE CONGREGATION:
Trinity Lutheran Church, Menasha operates with a Board of Directors and regular meetings of the Voters Assembly of the congregation. The Board is made up of the officers of the Congregation and the directors of:
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President of Congregation
Steve Reinke
Vice-President of Congregation
Tom Camann
Secretary
Open
Treasurers
Mary Mann-Church
open-School
Members at Large
Norb Pomerenke
Elmer Zirpel
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The Board of Outreach & Social Ministry
Mike Peitch, Director
The Board of Education
Lee Colby, Director
The Board of Properties
Terry Wray, Director
The Board of Elders
Mark Becker, Director
The Board of Worship
Elaine Weinig, Director
Board of Stewardship
Larry Olsen, Director
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2010 Board of Elders

Back row: Bart Nielsen, Brad Borgen, Bob Rivord, Howard Kislewski, Tom Harrmann
Seated: Al Manteufel, Lee Weinig, Ron Kraus, Mark Becker
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GOVERNING STRUCTURE OF THE CONGREGATION:
Trinity Lutheran Church, Menasha operates with a Board of Directors and regular meetings of the Voters Assembly of the congregation. The Board is made up of the officers of the Congregation and the directors of:
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President of Congregation
Steve Reinke
Vice-President of Congregation
Tom Camann
Secretary
Open
Treasurers
Mary Mann-Church
open-School
Members at Large
Norb Pomerenke
Elmer Zirpel
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The Board of Outreach & Social Ministry
Mike Peitch, Director
The Board of Education
Lee Colby, Director
The Board of Properties
Terry Wray, Director
The Board of Elders
Mark Becker, Director
The Board of Worship
Elaine Weinig, Director
Board of Stewardship
Larry Olsen, Director
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2010 Board of Elders

Back row: Bart Nielsen, Brad Borgen, Bob Rivord, Howard Kislewski, Tom Harrmann
Seated: Al Manteufel, Lee Weinig, Ron Kraus, Mark Becker
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