Meet Our Staff
Meet the people who serve Trinity’s congregation, ministries, administration, and school leadership.
Pastoral & Ministry Staff
Pastor Bolte was born in 1963 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He is married to his wife, Roxanne, for 30 years, and they have two daughters, Kristen and Taryn. They live in Litchfield Park. Pastor Bolte attended Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois, in 1982-1986, graduating with an elementary education degree. He went immediately to Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, (1986-1990) where he graduated with a Masters of Divinity. He was ordained into the ministry of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in 1990, and has served at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce, Nebraska (1990-1995) and Trinity Lutheran Church, Litchfield Park, AZ (1996-present). He served on the Board of Directors of the Pacific Southwest District (2006-2012) and was Vice President of PSWD’s Region Four (2009-2012). He has worked with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan and Sudan, teaching in their seminary Concordia Lutheran Institute for the Holy Ministry in Yambio, South Sudan. He has been there 10 times, the last time in May, 2025:
2009: to teach the Book of Genesis
2010: to teach the doctrines of Christology and Justification
2013: to teach the doctrines of Word and Sacraments
2015: to teach the Books of Luke and Acts
2018: to teach Theology, Scripture, and the Holy Trinity
2019: to teach Sanctification and Sacraments
2021: to teach The Gospel of John
2022: to teach Dogmatics 1 & 2
2023: to teach The Gospel of John
2025: to teach Eschatology and the End Times
Juliann has always been a musician, performing in choirs and traveling with bands. Deciding that she needed to find a “grown-up” career, she graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA with a BS in Computer Science. After working as a computer programmer and systems analyst, she left the field to become a full-time mom to her sons, Ian and Erik. Upon arriving in Arizona, Juliann and her family were drawn to Trinity because of the warm, friendly people and the quality of the sermons and worship. They had never experienced contemporary worship before but now felt they had found a worship home! Juliann was hired to put together the weekly service bulletins and newsletters. After indulging in some of the many music opportunities, she “grew” into the position of Director of Music which she has held for several years. It was a great fit and Juliann is looking forward to many more songs of praise and worship here at Trinity.
Andi was born in Augusta, GA but has lived in Arizona for most of her life. She currently lives with her husband, Steve, in Litchfield Park and has three grown children (two of whom are Trinity Lutheran School graduates) with five grandchildren. Andi joined Trinity’s ministry team initially in 1999 and has served in various roles throughout the years. After a brief hiatus, she has rejoined the staff and is currently serving as Ministry Coordinator, a contact and resource for the different ministries that are carried out here at Trinity. If you are thinking of visiting Trinity, new here, or just have questions, contact Andi, she’ll point you in the right direction!
Janet grew up on a farm in central Kansas. She graduated from Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska with a degree in Secondary Education. She was first Called to teach Social Studies for grades 6, 7, 8 at Ascension Lutheran School in Landover Hills, Maryland. She then taught US History, Economics, Government, and Religion at Long Island Lutheran High school in Brookville, New York. Janet next moved to Arizona to teach first grade at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran School, Phoenix. She spent the last 14 years as a personal trainer (with husband, Troy) while raising (and homeschooling) children, Haley, Alec, and Trinity. In her spare time, Janet enjoys hiking, reading, and all other physical activities. She loves her family, their wiener dogs, Chiefs football, and KU basketball – Rock Chalk! (If you know, you know 🙂
Administrative Staff
Roxanne Bolte was born in Great Falls, MT. Her father was a pastor so she moved quite a lot with her 3 sisters and 1 brother. She moved to Flagstaff from the Chicago area in 1980. She was the owner of Photo Outfitter, a professional camera store and lab. She met her husband, Dave, at her brother’s wedding in 1993 and they married in 1994. Dave and Roxanne moved to Litchfield Park in 1996. She has worked at Trinity both in the business office in the early 2000’s and as facilities manager since 2016. She enjoys the variety her work offers from choosing carpet and paint colors to solving roof leaks. She loves decorating the FLC and sanctuary for Christmas and Easter and playing handbells.
Charlene has been a dedicated member of Trinity for more than 20 years. A native Arizonan, she grew up in Phoenix and later moved to the West Valley after marrying her husband, with whom she has shared nearly 40 years of marriage. During her early years at Trinity, Charlene founded the Little Lambs daycare program and remained actively involved as the program continued to grow. She studied accounting at Arizona State University and has professional experience as a full-charge bookkeeper for a local sign company and as an accounts payable specialist at PetSmart corporate. Throughout her time at Trinity, Charlene has served in numerous volunteer roles, including teaching Sunday School and Oasis Confirmation, as well as supporting the Hospitality ministry and heading up The Spring Splash Car show for the Senior youth. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the Trinity community.
Meet our Business Manager, Amy Thursam. Amy has been a member of Trinity since 2016 and began serving in the Church Nursery in 2017. She became Trinity’s Child Care Coordinator in 2018 and was promoted to our Business Manager in 2020. She was born and raised in North Tonawanda, NY and relocated to Goodyear, AZ in 1996 with her husband Jeff. They are blessed with three children Tyler, Emily and (late) Joshua. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, reading, camping, jeep trail riding, and home decor. Amy is fully convicted that the Lord led her to Trinity and to each of the positions she has had here. Amy is honored to serve as Trinity’s Business Manager.
School Leadership
Jacob grew up in Arizona but has roots in the Midwest. He began his teaching career in the Alhambra School District, where he served in various roles including classroom teacher, instructional coach, mentor teacher, and sports coach. Most recently, Jacob served as the Dean of Students and Athletic Director here at Trinity. Altogether, he brings nearly two decades of experience to his new role. Jacob holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Jacob and his wife Becci have been married for 15 years and have four children, three of whom attend Trinity. He and his family support our congregation through programs such as VBS and by helping facilitate service as an Elder. Jacob is passionate about and honored to carry forward our school’s mission of making disciples of Christ through academic excellence.
Mrs. Missy Kruse joined the Trinity Lutheran School family in 2010 when her eldest child began preschool. She began teaching Pre-K at Trinity in 2017. Missy grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Arizona in 2002 after graduating from college. She holds a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education. She and her husband are blessed with three children, all of whom attend(ed) Trinity.
Mrs. Kruse is honored that God has called her to utilize her strong faith, passion for early childhood development, and dedication to Christian education as the Early Childhood Director at Trinity Lutheran School.