Pastors, Staff and Deacons
Meet the team that serves and shepherds Trinity Church of Portland.
Our pastors are called to equip the saints for the work of ministry, building up the body of Christ in love and truth.
Staff Pastors
Thomas Terry
Lead Pastor
Samuel Nagel
Staff Pastor
Andrey Gorban
Staff Pastor
Lay Pastors
Carlos Hernandez
Lay Pastor
Sean Jim
Lay Pastor
Jonni Lundy
Lay Pastor
Josh Petersen
Lay Pastor
Staff
Bekah Ruiz
Administrator
Deacons
Alex Bachinskiy
Deacon of Membership
LeAndrea Bachinskiy
Deacon of Membership
Kristen Bailey
Deacon of Women's Ministry
Hannah Mount
Deacon of Community Groups
Ryan Mount
Deacon of Community Groups
Alla Petersen
Deacon of Membership
Carli Stromme
Deacon of Music
Bernhard Wolpert
Deacon of Men's Ministry
How Elders Are Recognized
Elders at Trinity are not self-appointed—they are called by God and recognized by the church. The process includes:
- Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9)
- Testing and observation over time
- Affirmation by the current elder team
- Congregational vote
This process ensures that those who lead the church are not only gifted for the task, but proven in character and doctrine.
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