Staff
Trinity Staff | Outreach Staff
Heidi Husted Armstrong, Interim Pastor
I grew up in Napa, CA in a non-churched home and came to know Christ in my teenage years after the deaths of my parents. I graduated from Sacramento State University with a BA in Communications (1980); Fuller Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree (1983); and, San Francisco Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in preaching (2001). I married Rick Armstrong (an electrician: I like to say he keeps me grounded) in June 2003, and instantly inherited a family of three step-sons, as well as three granddaughters and two grandsons!
I am a book-aholic. I have facilitated a church mission partnership with 18 Wolof villages, and led 7 congregational trips to Senegal, West Africa. I have traveled to Palestine/Israel several times, including the Gaza strip (2001), as well as The United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan (2006). I love acoustic folk music (a genre I tried to emulate in the 60s), and black gospel-soul music. I pretty much gave up on motorcycle touring a year ago when my 800cc bike encountered gale force winds and grooved pavement on a mountain road minus guardrails. I am renewed by living in and exploring the Pacific Northwest/Puget Sound area.
I served as a part-time Parish Associate at Trinity for two years, took a break to write a book on preaching, and returned as Interim Pastor beginning August 1, 2009. I am grateful to be serving for a bit longer at Trinity - a wonderfully generous, creative, come-as-you-are, and even quirky part of the body of Christ!
Contact Heidi
harmstro@gmail.com
Rod Nash Director of Outreach & Education
I came to Tacoma in 1992 in order to attend Pacific Lutheran University and have never left. The city of Tacoma immediately grabbed hold of my heart. After working with kids and families in the Central City of Tacoma for 10+ years, I am excited to now be serving at Trinity, where my family and I have attended for the past 7 years. I am genuinely excited about this place and am eager to see what God has in store for the next page in Trinity’s history.
Contact Rod
rodn@tpctacoma.org 253-272-8819 ext. 103
Karla Strivens – Trinity, Executive Administrator
I grew up here in Tacoma on the east side of the city, where I still live. The last 22 years of my life have been spent being a home administrator for my family, which includes my husband, and six kids, and now four grandkids. Re-entering the work force seemed a bit scary at first, but being here has been nothing but a joy. I am looking forward to continuing to serve the folks here at Trinity as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Stop by the office to say “hello” anytime.
Contact Karla
office@tpctacoma.org 253-272-8819
Iris Jackson, Childcare & Clothing Bank Assistant
My name is Iris Jackson. I was born in Philadelphia PA into a family of 9 siblings. There were three boys and six girls, and I’m right in the middle. My Dad traveled to various countries and learned to speak different languages. I love socializing with people, gardening, cooking, dancing, cleaning, and having fun. My goal in life is to help kids to be successful in life and keep God first.
Contact Iris
irisj@tpctacoma.org
Roseann Lauzon, Clothing Bank Coordinator
Roseann Lauzon was born and raised in the Tacoma area and went to Bryant School and her children have all gone there also. She has six children and three grandchildren. And when she grows up, she wants to be a teacher.
Contact Roseann
roseanl@tpctacoma.org
Craig Parks, Custodian
Craig was born in Renton, Washington and lived there until he was 14 years old. His family moved to Bonney Lake, Washington where he attended Jr. High and High School. He is now raising his two sons in Puyallup and attends the Four Square Church. He loves the Lord and thankful for the blessings He has set upon him.
Contact Craig
craigp@tpctacoma.org