Meet Our Pastors

 

Pastor Marty Reed
Senior Pastor 

Pastor Mike Carney
Associate Pastor

Our Staff

Melissa Blanton, Church Organist

Melissa Blanton is a devoted church musician with over 30 years of experience.  “It is a tremendous privilege to be a part of leading the divine service,” she says.  Melissa plays the piano, organ, and violin; gives both classroom and private music lessons; and enjoys arranging and composing music for church. Outside of her church responsibilities, she runs a YouTube channel called “Ivory Melodies” where she shares her love for music. Melissa’s passion for music and love of the Lord make her a valued member of the church community.  

Rhonda Gierstorf, Church Secretary & Co-Music Director

Rhonda Gierstorf received her B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance in 2018 from MWSU. She has been active in Trinity’s Handbell Choir for over 30 years, and currently serves as the Director. She is also the Co-Director of the Adult Choir and Chamber Choir, and a frequent soloist.

Rhonda also serves as the Church Secretary and teaches Choir and Handbell Classes at TLS. She teaches private piano and voice lessons at her home studio and at Harper Haus Music in Platte City.

Rhonda and her husband, Shane, have been married 22 years. Their daughter, Olivia, is a gifted MUA in Kansas City.

Outside of work, some of Rhonda’s favorite things include game and trivia nights with family and friends, cooking, traveling, genealogy, and performing in community theatre.

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” Psalm 98:4

Lottie Lee, Co-Music Director