Pastor Rick

Pastor Richard B. Stieve (Rick) was born on February 8, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan. He is the second child of four – with an older brother (Jeff in DeWitt, MI), a younger sister (Dawn in Berkley, MI) and a younger brother (Mark in Dearborn).

Rick’s father (Dick) was raised in Dearborn and retired from Ford Motor Company – and his mother (Char) grew up in Detroit and retired from working as a registered nurse. They now live in Traverse City, are members of Trinity, and spend winters in Florida.

Rick attended and graduated from Dearborn High School. His college days were spent at Michigan State University where he graduated with a degree in Elementary Education, with a focus in science and social studies. Rick graduated seminary from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio.

Rick’s first call was to Bethlehem Lutheran in Traverse City… then was called as Trinity’s pastor in 1992. – Pastor Rick left for a brief time to serve as an Assistant to the Bishop in Lansing (in 2000) but quickly came back home to Trinity in Frankfort!

Rick and his wife Linda, along with their two boys (Alex and Tim), live in a home in the Frankfort area.

Lisa Packard (Minister of Youth & Small Groups)

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