Proclaiming, Teaching and Living the Gospel of Christ!
Staff
Pastor, Rev. Eric J Brown
Eric J. Brown has been the pastor at Trinity since May of 2015. He has a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in Classics and in History (Japanese), as well as a M.Div from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. Prior to moving to Trinity, he served 11 years of Ministry in Oklahoma. In addition to serving as Pastor at Trinity, he is also a Circuit Visitor for the Northern Illinois District. He is married to Celia Brown, and they have two children, Victor and Ambrose.
Mr. Caleb Dehning
Caleb serves as our Kantor and Youth Group Director. He has a B.A. from Concordia University - Chicago. Caleb performed as Principal Tubist with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra in North Manchester, Indiana during his Junior and Senior years of high school. In college, he served as Principal Tubist in the CUC Wind Symphony, touring concerts in 14 U.S. states, and 2 international concert tours in Canada and South Africa. He is also a trained vocalist. Caleb began playing organ for the purpose of serving Trinity Lutheran Church in 2025. In addition, he directs the handbell choir, vocal choir, and youth group activities. In his free time, Caleb enjoys reading, watching Christopher Nolan films, following the NASCAR Cup Series, and hiking in state parks with his wife, Samantha. His favorite hymn is What is This Bread? (LSB #629).
Mrs. Diane Hart
Diane serves as our Office Manager. She performs all the administrative duties in the church office as well as financial recording and payroll for both the church and preschool. She studied Accounting at Illinois State University. When not in the office you will find her enjoying her grandsons, involved with her horses-a passion she shares with her daughter-or cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks or the Chicago White Sox! Her and her husband Joe were blessed with one child. Their daughter Nikky, her husband Dan and their sons, Luke and Jesse, are also members of Trinity.
Little Lambs Preschool
Celia Brown, Director & Lead Teacher
Celia Brown, Director & Lead Teacher
Celia Brown, Director & Lead Teacher
Ann Meredith, Lead Teacher
Celia Brown, Director & Lead Teacher
Celia Brown, Director & Lead Teacher
Stephanie Arseneau, Co-Teacher
Stephanie Arseneau, Co-Teacher
Stephanie Arseneau, Co-Teacher
Allison Haefs, Co-Teacher
Stephanie Arseneau, Co-Teacher
Stephanie Arseneau, Co-Teacher