Meet our Staff

Rev. Steven Lindley

Lead Pastor

Steve, his wife, Koren, and their four kids have moved from Wisconsin to Iowa to Nebraska and now to South Dakota following God’s call to tell people about God’s love for them, to help them experience that love in real, tangible ways, and to empower them to share that love with others. He enjoys hiking, photography, reading, and a great cup of coffee. Steve is convinced that God is present and active all around us, especially where you least expect it, and would love to hear how God has been at work in your life.

Dcn. Koren Lindley

Faith Formation Director

Hello! I am Deacon Koren…also known as “the pastor’s wife” or “Mom,” and now Trinity’s Faith Formation Director! My professional background is in Child & Family Studies and Psychology, and I have master’s degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy as well as Diaconal Ministry. I am passionate about Cross+Generational Ministry and providing opportunities for people of all ages to learn and grow in their faith together while building long-lasting relationships with one another. I am a certified Spiritual Director and am honored to teach others about spiritual practices as well as walk with them on their faith journey, wherever they may be on the journey. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, Zentangling, and crafting. I am excited to see how the Spirit continues to work in and through the people of all ages at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Alex Eykamp

Office Manager / Organist

I grew up in Oldham and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Some of you already know that I studied organ and piano with Colleen Tucker while I was in junior high and high school. My first organ lessons were at Trinity. I was substitute organist for Mrs. Tucker several times during those years and also played at Trinity for funerals and weddings. We also had many piano studio recitals in the Sanctuary.

After high school, I earned my bachelor’s degree at Augustana College (now Augustana University) in Sioux Falls in music (sacred music emphasis) and a minor in religion. My internship was at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, and I was involved with the chapel musicians on campus. For a while, I also played the organ at Dow Rummel Village for their Sunday afternoon worship service. I earned my master’s degree in church music (organ emphasis) and carillon from the University of Kansas School of Music. (A carillon is a musical instrument of at least 23 bells located outside and played by a keyboard that allows for variation in dynamics through touch.) After that I moved to Macon, Georgia, to pursue my artist’s diploma in organ performance at Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music. I have served several denominations over the years, including Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Episcopal, but I am glad to be back in the Lutheran Church.

Walker Ruhd

Maintenance Supervisor

Vacant

Office Assistant