Pastor Heather Kistner

Hi! My husband and I recently moved to the Spooner area and love the northwoods. We are avid outdoors people who enjoy fishing, hunting, snow-shoeing, hiking and cross-country skiing. Having grown up in the Twin Cities, it's fun to enjoy a new area and take in all the festivities of northern Wisconsin. My greatest passion, however is sharing the love of Jesus with others; through mission trips, servant adventures and meeting community needs. The community of Trinity Lutheran shares this passion and we hope you will join us in making this world a better place for all God's people. ​

Julie Rankila - Office Manager

Julie joined Trinity's staff as the Office Manager in 1999.  She was previously employed by a local law firm and Honeywell, Inc.  She and her husband David have two grown children and one grandson.  They enjoys traveling, fishing, refurbishing old furniture, spending time with family at their cabin,  playing cards and reading.  Julie enjoys office ministry, so stop in and say "Hi", as her door is always open to you!

Peter Donlan - Bookkeeper

Peter retired in 2021 from various technology jobs in the Twin Cities.  He and his wife Gale who also retired last year moved permanently to their home on Long Lake last April which had been their seasonal home for 15 years.  They have 3 married children and 6 grandchildren all living in the Twin Cities area.  Both love living on the lake and enjoy being outside fishing, boating, golfing, hiking and taking in the local wildlife.  Friday night fish fry's are also a favorite!

Tamara Smith - Music Director

Tamara is a life-long Lutheran and received her B.M.E. - Instrumental from UW-Eau Claire, with many many years experience as Choir Director and Choir Accompanist.  She has assisted in the church's ministry since 1972 in several capacities.  Most recently, Tamara served as Minister of Music at Bethel Lutheran Church (Aurora, Colorado) for sixteen years before returning to her native Shell Lake where she served as Music Director and Coordinator of Lay Ministries at Salem Lutheran Church until 2013. 

Mike Kistner - Janitor

Mike is an avid fisherman and hunter.  He is happy to be working at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Bill Callander

Bill is our volunteer videographer.  He and his wife, Jackie,  are retired and enjoy traveling with their grandchildren and volunteering at Trinity Lutheran Church.  We are so grateful to Bill for his work recording our Sunday services, devotions and more!