Meet Our Staff

Pastor David W. Hinz

Senior Pastor

pastorhinz@trinitysr.org

320-815-2779

Hi! I've been privileged to be here since the fall of 2017, and serving as a pastor for longer than that!  I'm joyfully married to Jen and we have three blessed children of various ages: Ben, Asher, and Lydia. 

I've received a lot of education over the years and love to learn. Probably the greatest learning, I've discovered over the years, is from experiences. Experiences as a husband, a parent, a teacher, a preacher, a minister of the Gospel, and most especially, experiences with the Word of God. 

Our Lord invites you into this experiential life of walking in the footsteps of His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, and by His gracious gift of forgiveness and salvation, discovering a rising life in Him. Thanks for checking out our website, and I'd invite you to come and worship, to read God's Word, and pray with us.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever  believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).

Pastor John E. Beck

Associate Pastor

pastorbeck@trinitysr.org 

320-249-4012

Pastor Beck began serving as associate pastor (part-time) of Trinity in January 2019.  He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne IN in 1979.  He has served congregations in Michigan and Minnesota and is certified in Intentional Interim Ministry.  He assists Pastor Hinz in a variety of pastoral duties with a focus on pastoral care visitation. He facilitates the Adult Discipleship Class for new members and as a refresher class for present members in basic Christian doctrine. He and Judy have four adult married children and 13 grandchildren. Hobbies include bicycling, golfing, traveling, and fishing.

His personal mission statement is: “Connecting people to Jesus for life”.  Romans 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”  

Daniel Reineke

 Traditional Music Director

dreineke@trinitysr.org

Daniel has been with Trinity since 1991. He graduated from Concordia University, Saint Paul, in 1988 with a BS degree;  double majoring in Director of Parish Music, organ emphasis, and Elementary Education. He served as 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teacher and Music Director/Organist at St. John’s Lutheran church in Beardstown, IL from 1988-1991. He accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN in 1991 and served as 3rd grade teacher from 1991-1999 and Music Director/Organist from 1991-present. He has been involved with the Sanctuary Choir and Celebration Ringers in various capacities and served as church organist though out the past 29 years. His love for hymnody means every Sunday he gets to play one of his “favorite” hymns! He also serves as Senior Design Consultant/Sales at Becker Furniture World where he has been employed since 1999.

Ruth Immerfall

Contemporary Music Director

ruthimmerfall@gmail.com

Ruth graduated with a BS in Education and a concentration in music from Concordia University, Seward NE in 1989. She and her husband Ron live near Little Falls and have two children (Mackenzie and Elliott) and one grandson (Ethan). Ruth teaches K-8 music at Prince of Peace Lutheran School and also gives private piano lessons. She directs the Celebration Ringers, the Sanctuary Choir and leads the contemporary worship teams at Trinity.

Judy Rehwaldt

Office Administrator

office@trinitysr.org

320-252-3670

Judy has been serving in the office at Trinity since 2013. She is married to Tim, Pastor of St. Paul’s and St. John’s Lutheran Churches, and has served with him in the ministry for their 40 years of marriage. She has 3 wonderful children and 6 amazing grandchildren. Judy also teaches piano and voice lessons when she is not in the church office. Trinity has been a blessing in her life and she looks forward to years of service with all of you!

Bonnie Meemken, Custodian