Pastor Kirk Peterson was born in Marysville, Ohio, and grew up in Cincinnati, which he considers “home”. He and his wife Juli are both PK’s (preacher’s kids), and have three children. Kirk is a graduate of Ohio Northern University where he received a business administration degree, and a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. Trinity is his fourth appointment since entering pastoral ministry.

His leisure time interests include the enjoyment of sports, nature, and working around the house and yard. 

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Pastor Laura Saunders is native to northwest Ohio. She graduated from Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio with a Bachelor of Individualized Studies in Christian Counseling. She received her Master of Divinity from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio located in Delaware, Ohio.

Laura and Lee have been married more than 35 years, and they have two grown children. Laura enjoys sewing, gathering with family and friends (especially her granddaughter), and traveling. Her favorite vacations have been to Alaska and Hawaii.

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Trinity UMC Staff

Doug Kinslow - Contemporary Director	Lyn Barton - Office Manager
Scott King - Director of Youth	Dora Slyder - Childrens Education Director
Juli Peterson - Choir Director	Walt Zeschen - Organist
Janet Oligee - Organist	Nancy Seng - Nursery

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