Executive Staff

Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor of Outreach

Ben is the newest staff member at Trinity, as well as the youngest. He is a recent graduate of Concordia Seminary where he studied to pastoral ministry. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Ben did his pastoral internship (vicarage) in Houston, Texas. Not only did the Lone Star State steal heart, but so did his wife Jennifer. Ben has a love for ministry towards all ages and enjoys finding ways of doing outreach and to be in the community and letting all people that Jesus loves them.

Karl Winkler

Director of Christian Education (DCE)

Karl Winkler is a proud native Texan who grew up in the central Texas area. He received his Bachelor's Degree as a Director of Christian Education in 2007 from Concordia Texas University. Karl has served at Trinity since 2007 as director of student ministry. He also met his wife, Alicia, in Tyler and they have been blessed with four beautiful children. Karl loves mentoring students and helping them connect their faith to their daily lives.

Laura Kuegele

Director of Children and Family Ministries (DCE)

Laura joined the staff at Trinity in September of 2017. Laura has served as a Director of Christian Education since 2002 and has served from children's ministry to youth/young adult. She has a passion for helping parents be Christ-like servant leaders in their home by leading their child in faith and to leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their child's life.