Pastor Chuck Wiggins,
Head of Staff
Responsibilities:
- To preach, lead in worship, and provide a teaching ministry.
- To provide pastoral services, particularly for those in crisis situations.
- To administer the Sacrament of Communion and the Sacrament of Baptism.
- To provide leadership to the session, the congregation and its organizations.
- To administer by leading, directing and supervising the church staff.
ABOUT OUR PASTOR
The Reverend Dr. Charles J. Wiggins, or
“Pastor Chuck” as he prefers to be known, as served as Trinity’s Pastor/Head of Staff at Trinity since 1996. He lives in Englewood with Kathi, his best friend, who also is pastor of a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation, Siesta Key Chapel, in Sarasota.
A native of suburban Philadelphia (GO Eagles!) he loves devouring on cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. Among his hobbies he counts being a voracious reader of American history, rooting for the Phillies, Rays AND Eagles, and travel (especially getting away on cruises) with his wife Kathi
Chuck and Kathi are the parents of four grown children all of whom live in Florida. And the Wiggins’ have been blessed with nine—yes, count them NINE—grandchildren that add a lot of color and activity to their lives.
Pastor Chuck was ordained by the Presbytery of Philadelphia on June 12, 1974. He has served congregations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He holds graduate degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, and received a doctorate from Drew University in 1992.
His favorite Scripture should not surprise you. It comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:13. “We thank God continually, because when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not merely as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
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Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator
Responsibilities:
- To provide assistance and support to the Head of Staff and church organizations.
- To schedule events, maintain the church calendar, and make room assignments.
- To supervise the office secretary and the custodian.
- Staff resource to Session, Boards, and Ministry Teams.
- Helps with the on-going maintenance of the membership database.
- Maintains church website.
Susan Brembs, Choir Director
- Provides leadership for the Chancel Choir
- Provides spiritual leadership for the music ministry
- Provides leadership for the Handbell Choir
- Prepares Chancel Choir for Cantatas and other special music throughout the year
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Doug Hamstra, Organist
- To provide organ or piano accompaniment for the traditional Sunday morning worship service
- To be prepared and present for the weekly Chancel Choir rehearsals
- To present special music , as requested
- To provide music for special services, as requested
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Todd Miller, Director of Community Assistance Ministry
- To oversee the entire C.A.M. operations
- To apply for grants
- To Develop partnerships with other churches
- Maintain C.A.M.’s budgetary, financial and statistical information
- To raise public awareness regarding hunger in our community
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Charlie Bartell, Facilities Maintenance
- Oversee the use of outside contractors
- Supervise needed repairs and maintenance
- Direct and assist in special event set-ups
- Monitor settings for thermostats and lights
- Recruit and organize volunteers
- Works with contractors
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Walter Pratt, Custodian
- Clean all areas throughout the entire facilities
- Check daily for need of paper products and soap in restrooms
- Prepare area to be used for special events
- Dispose of trash from offices, classrooms, kitchen and CLC
- Perform light maintenance duties
- Refinishes and buffs floors as needed
- Bury cremains at or Memorial Garden
- Maintains security of the building