Trinity Grace Church Staff
Rev. Chris Miller
Pastor/Teaching Elder
Chris and his wife Jenny have five children: Elliott, Lacy, Garrett, Luke, and Charlie. Chris earned his M.Div from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS and his D.Min through Ligonier Academy in Sanford, FL. He has pastored at Trinity Grace Church since its beginning in 2002.
chris@trinitygrace.org
Rev. Brandon Van Marel
Associate Pastor
Brandon and his wife Kelly have four children: Joanna, Eliana, Makayla, and Titus. Brandon earned his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Before going to Covenant, he also spent a year studying at Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel, where he received a Graduate Certificate in Historical Geography. He also has a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Geneva College. He joined Trinity Grace Church in July 2019.
brandon@trinitygrace.org
Jake Allen
Director of Youth and Family
Karen Smith
Worship Music Director
Karen and her husband Mark (a serving elder) have been married for 30 years. They have three grown children: Evan, Caitlyn, and Collin. Karen studied flute performance and music education at Southern Illinois University then earned a bachelor of science in organizational management from John Brown University. Karen has been directing music at Trinity Grace Church since 2007.
karen@trinitygrace.org
