Trinity Community Church

	Our Staff
	The Leadership Team

We believe that Scripture clearly prescribes that the church is to be lead by a body of elders who are men of character filled with the wisdom and power of the Spirit. The elders are ultimately responsible for doctrinal purity, and their leadership is to be exercised with all diligence and care for the growth and health of our church family. There are different leadership teams which serve the Trinity body under the supervision and authority of the elder board. For more specifics about the pastoral leadership see the pastoral leadership whitepaper (PDF).

The Ministry Staff

Family Life Pastor - Michael Caldwell

Michael Caldwell Mike grew up in nearby Waukegan and currently lives in Grayslake. Mike graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Biology and History, and a M.A.T. in Secondary Education from National Louis University. He met his wife Amy while at University of Illiniois and were married in 1998. They have twin daughters, Gabriella and Karieissa. Mike is currently pursuing a theological education at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His responsibilities include leading our children’s ministry, as well as Junior High which is part of our Student Ministry program. He will also assist the Lead Pastor by teaching parenting classes.

Executive Pastor - Eric Gray

Eric Eric and Susie have served in the pastorate for over ten years and have five children: Shanon, Andrew, Kaci, Natalie and Jonathan. Eric was the Senior Pastor for seven years in Russellville, Arkansas and has also been an Executive Pastor and a Youth Pastor. He completed a B.A. in Mathematics from Houghton College and a M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Eric and Susie have also served in the Dominican Republic with New Horizons Youth Ministries before attending seminary. Though Eric's main pastoral focus is administrative, he will also be serving in the areas of worship, teaching, ministry development, and men's ministry. The Grays were a part of Trinity Community Church until 1998 when they moved away to take the pastorate in Arkansas.

Lead Pastor - David Niblack

Niblack David Niblack grew up in California and planned on pursuing a career in business technology before he sensed God's call to serve in full time ministry. Before graduating from the Moody Bible Institute, David spent a year abroad in Switzerland and participated in short-term missions in South America, Europe, Africa and Central Asia. David recently completed his M.Div. and Th.M. degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He serves the church in preaching, teaching, adult education, missions, LIFEGroups, and graphic arts.

Student Life Pastor - Nathan Wagner

After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2003 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Nathan began sensing the call from God to full-time ministry. He began working with youth initially as a volunteer leader and then as an intern overseeing the junior high ministry at a church in Minnesota. He has traveled to Nepal and served as a translator and team leader for missions work in Guatemala. Nathan has led worship in various ministries but his heart passion is sharing his faith in Christ and discipling people into a “dangerous passion” for Jesus Christ. In 2002, Nathan married his high school sweetheart, Anna, who graduated from Northwestern Bible College (St. Paul, MN) with a dual degree in Marriage & Family Counseling and Bible. They have two children, Kate and Matthew. Nathan has completed his M.Div. from Trinity International University in 2008 and oversees TCC’s Student Ministries.