Trinity Lutheran St. Joseph MI

Senior Pastor

Pastor Roth has served Trinity as Sr. Pastor since 2007. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in Social Work and Psychology. He received his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary and was ordained into the holy ministry in 1986. Pastor Roth loves teaching and proclaiming God's Word. He enjoys getting to know people and working with them for the sake of God's kingdom. He loves spending time with his wife Amy and their 8 children and 4 grandchildren. He also enjoys outdoor activities, boating, fishing, woodworking, reading, and exercise.

Pastor Ben Micheel

Associate Pastor

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Pastor David Rutter

Assistant Pastor | Music Director

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Scott M. Kizer

Deacon

Deacon

I was baptized into Trinity’s family in August of 1957. I attended grade school here at Trinity and was confirmed in 1971. I graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1975, attended Southwestern Michigan College with studies in Architectural Design. In October of 2017 I graduated from the LCMS Michigan District’s Deacon Program. I have been married to Janice for 18 years this May. Between us we have three sons-Seth, Charlie, and Caleb, one daughter Laura Nuccio, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. I am the 4^th generation here at Trinity and for me, this is home! I am humbled and honored to be serving my Lord and my church as Deacon.

Betty Perrone

Administrative Assistant

Betty Perrone has served at Trinity since 1997. She served as an Office Assistant in the school office from 1997 – 2007. In 2007 she transferred to the church office, where she serves as the Church Administrative Assistant. Prior to coming to Trinity, Betty went to Lake Michigan College for Restaurant Hospitality & was the Asst. Manager at Grande Mere Inn for 10 years, leaving there when she became the mother of her second child. Betty was married to Gary Perrone for 40 years, becoming widowed in May 2018. She has 2 daughters (both who graduated from Trinity’s school), 4 grandsons & 2 granddaughters. Betty feels blessed to be involved in the numerous ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church & School and assisting the Boards & Committees that make our church what it is today. Betty became a trained Stephen Leader in January 2019, and serves as the Referrals Coordinator and Awareness Coordinator.

Jenna Wood

Financial Coordinator

Financial Coordinator

Jenna Wood received her Associates in Administrative Assistant from Minnesota State College Southeast, her Bachelors in Information Technology and Masters in Business Administration from Minnesota School of Business. Originally from Wisconsin, Jenna met her husband in Michigan and has resided in Coloma, Mi since 2008. Jenna and her husband, Grant, have three children who all attend Trinity. Together, they love traveling to Wisconsin and spending time with family.

Jennifer Loy

Director of Marketing & Recruitment

Director of Marketing and Recruitment

Katie Doxtator

Ministry Assistant

Nathan Chaffee

Information Technology Coordinator

Nathan has served as Trinity’s Information Technology Coordinator since 2013. Nathan is a former Trinity Student having attended Trinity for Kindergarten through 8th Grade, before attending Bridgman High School and graduating in 2006. Nathan enjoys anything that has to do with Technology, numerous sports such as Basketball/Football/etc., and spending time with his family.