We have some exciting news to share with you all. We have officially hired Jon Bogue as the Trinity Kimberly Way Worship Director, Interim! If you don’t know Jon Bogue, he has faithfully served in various roles in his nearly 40 years at Trinity, including active participation in our music ministry. Throughout this time, he has continued to show his commitment to our mission: to look, live, and love more like Jesus while helping others to do the same

In this role, Jon will be part of Trinity’s Worship Arts team and the Trinity Kimberly Way team.  The interim dates for this position are October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. As the interim period ends, Jon, Erica Mertz, Director of Worship Arts, and Paul Horstmeyer, Site Pastor, Trinity Kimberly Way, will discern the overall fit of this arrangement and will proceed accordingly.  We are very excited about this next ministry step for Jon and Trinity!

Additional Information

Is Jon an organist?

While Jon has and will continue to play piano for worship, he himself is not an organist. If Jon is not playing organ himself, he will be committed to ensuring regular use of our organ by involving several guest organists. We’re confident this approach will encourage an increase in both opportunities and volunteers, enabling worship to continue featuring a variety of instruments–including the organ.  

Why an interim position?

Jon is an exemplary member of Trinity who brings organizational, interpersonal, and spiritual gifts. Moreover, Jon is a gifted musician, committed to growing in his musical competency. Nevertheless, the role of worship director is a career change. Through prayer and discernment, Jon, Paul, and Erica agreed that the interim arrangement was the wisest approach to offer future flexibility to Jon and Lynn (wife) and to Trinity. As he leads in this role, Paul, Erica, and the entire team are committed to supporting him in every way.