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SERVANTHOOD BEGINS WITH SUBMISSION

Leadership Qualifications

1Timothy 3:1-7 “This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach; he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money; he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect. For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God? He must be mature in the faith so that he will not swell up with pride and be condemned, as the Devil was. He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil’s trap.”

A Leader is in Charge of God’s Work

Titus 1:5-9 “I left you in Crete, so that you could put in order the things that still needed doing and appoint church elders in every town. Remember my instructions: an elder must be without fault; he must have only one wife, and his children must be believers and not have the reputation of being wild or disobedient. For since a church leader is in charge of God’s work, he should be without fault. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money. He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the message which can be trusted and which agrees with the doctrine. In this way he will be able to encourage others with the true teaching and also to show the error of those who are opposed to it.”

Who We Are

Our Team & Leadership

Individuals that have submitted to the drawing of God
to perform their individual missions set out by God.

Rev. Richard A. Norris

Senior Pastor

Rev. Richard A. Norris has been Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church since April of 1988. He is a 1979 graduate of Concordia, New York and a 1983 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. He is married to Susan C. Norris (nee Hess). He has four grown children and three grandchildren.

Pastor Olckers

Pastor

Rev. James Olckers arrived here in the United States in 2014 arriving from Cape Town, South Africa. He has 5 children living in 4 different countries. He was previously a professional engineer and an Astro Physicist specializing in Space Weather. Upon arriving here in the States, he married Marita and they settled in Arcadia, Florida where Pastor continues to reside. Pastor was ordained as a Specialized Ministry Pastor in 2019. He was called here to Trinity where he serves as Assistant Pastor, Visitation Pastor and technical advisor. For over 2 years Pastor Olckers served Peace Lutheran Church as a supply pastor as they searched for a new pastor.

Mrs. Norris

Director of Trinity Tots Preschool

Susan Norris is the Director of Trinity Tots Preschool and has been since it began in 1989. She is also the Music Director at the church. She has a love for nurturing little children and helping them learn and grow. Susan is married to Rev. Richard Norris, has 4 children and 3 granddaughters whom she loves spending time with. In her spare time, she loves to cook, bake and go on cruises.

ADDRESS

25 Lakeview Street
Lake Placid, FL. 33852

CONTACT US

Office: (863) 465-5253
Fax: (863) 465-1074
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