Pastor
Dr. Jim Keyser

jim@trinitylincoln.org

I’m a native Nebraskan and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. I’ve served United Methodist churches in Louisville and Grand Island as well as Lincoln. I’m beginning my 4th year here at Trinity. I enjoy movies, traveling, reading, and I’m a really bad golfer! I’ve worked on a farm, in a packing plant, and for a moving company. I played football at Nebraska Wesleyan, read stories in elementary schools for over 20 years, and I’m married to Cheryl, an English Language Learner teacher at Hartley Elementary. We have three “twentysomething” children (Alison, Mari, Aaron) living in Lincoln, Spain, and Omaha. I love people and I’ve always felt called to help make the world a fit place for everyone to live.  Trinity UMC is a wonderfully progressive church and together we’re a great match!

Director of Membership/Hospitality
Laurie Fraser

laurie@trinitylincoln.org

I moved to Nebraska to attend the Univesity and met my husband, got a job, bought a house..and decided to stay put.  I taught  Business/Marketing  at Lincoln East High School for 15 years and sponsored DECA, The Association of Marketing Students.  I am currently an Adjunct Professor-Business & Marketing Education at Nebraska WesleyanUniversity , and hold Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees from UNL. I also teach for the American Marketing Association, and provide consulation and public relations for small entrepreneurs.  My husband, Tom, and I live here in Lincoln with two cats. I am an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and have helped build over 100 homes in Lincoln, served on the board of directors and currently serve on the family selecton committee.  

Director of Children/Youth Ministries
Anne Gahn

I love to read, spend time with  family and I have a tremendous heart for children.

I enjoy helping people to connect their life and faith every day.

Director of Music
Michael Tully

Originally from Wisconsin, Tully lived in the Capital City from 2005 to 2008 while he worked on his music doctorate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He sang in UNL Opera productions of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and Puccini's "La Bohème."  His past roles included Anthony in "Sweeney Todd," Smudge in "Forever Plaid" and Gaston in "Beauty and the Beast," and just this past spring, The Fonz in "Happy Days".  Michael has been involved in Church Ministry leadership for the past 22 years and feels at home in all music genres from Bach to rock.  Michael serves as Trinity's Praise Band Leader, Choir Director, and Music Director for the Children's Choir and the Trinity Day Care Music Program. In addtion to serving at Trinity, Michael has served Churches in Wisconsin, Arizona, California, and Texas. 

Assistant Director of Music & Bells Director
Shirley Deethardt

I'm proud to say I am a longtime member here at Trinity.  I have always felt at home here, especially with our wonderful music program. I have been singing in our Chancel Choir and ringing bells for as long as I can remember. One of the greatest things about Trinity is there are so many friends here waiting for you.  I hope you check us out!

Director of Trinity Infant & Child Care Center
Deanna Turner

Being Director of Trinity Infant & Child Care Center is a wonderful thing.  Over the past 20 years I have watched TICCC become one of the best programs in the city of Lincoln.  Along with my job at Trinity, I love spending time and creating memories with my daughter and husband.

Administrative Assistant
Kathy Kuna

kathy@trinitylincoln.org

I have been involved with church business administration for over ten years and working in Lincoln for over twenty years. I belong to the National Association of Church Business Administrators and have attended conferences in Seattle, WA and Keystone, CO. I have served three years as president of the Nebraska chapter of NACBA and have been a member for ten years.

Church Secretary
Jill Ricketts

jill@trinitylincoln.org

I have enjoyed getting to know Trinity members in the 10+ years that I have been a member.  It's great to belong to an organization that will pray and offer support for your family when you need it. In addition to putting together the bulletins and the Tower, I help teach preschool age Sunday School, VBS and enjoy the Village People functions and worship.  I also enjoy learning new software, working with people and relaxing with my family and friends.

I have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 Boston Terriers and my husband Jeff, builds golf courses.

Parish Visitor
Emogene Johnson

Director of Ministries through Technology
Andy Clabaugh

andy@trinitylincoln.org

After growing up in Trinity and attending TICCC, I started volunteering on the Technology Committee while I was in middle school. Technology plays an ever-growing role in today's society; I work to help Trinity harness the power of that technology in all of our ministries. I currently play shuffleboard at Swanson Russell, when I'm not doing interactive development.

Director of Worship through Technology
Andrew Wolf

andrew@trinitylincoln.org

I have been attending Trinity UMC since I was 4 years old and I become more involved in the church as the years continue to pass. Along with being Director of Worship through Technology, I occasionally arrange and compose special pieces for our choir and perform special music. I am a Music Education major at UNL with an emphasis in percussion.  Along with working here at Trinity, I also work with other churches in the Blue River District, showing congregations how to improve their programs and increase their membership. I am a proud member of the UNL Drumline, Trinity Leadership team, and the Wolf Family. 

Building Maintenance Supervisor
John Adams

 I am a Lander, Wyoming native. I have lived in Lincoln Nebraska for the past 11 years and have become a huge Husker fan. I have worked for Trinity for over 10 years. I have been married to my beautiful wife Wendy for almost 15 years and we have 3 wonderful children, Nathaniel, Christopher and Eliana.