Meet Our Staff

Trindle Spring Lutheran Church has an experienced staff that wants to help this faith community more deeply connect to God.  Below you can read a little bit about each member of the Trindle Spring Lutheran staff.

​Aaron M. Erdley
Lead Pastor
Pastor Aaron is a Pennsylvania native, a graduate of Mansfield University with a BA in Music.  He earned his Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  Pastor Aaron was called as the Lead Pastor at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in July 2015.  Prior to that, he served churches in Altoona, PA, and Lincoln, NE.  He and his wife, Danielle, have two girls; Elena and Kathryn.  In his spare time, Pastor Aaron enjoys woodworking, spending time with his family, music and playing guitar.​
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Martha S. Boyd
Associate Pastor
Pastor Martha was born in North Carolina, but raised in the Midwest. She and her husband have been members of Trindle Spring since April of 2022. Pastor Martha served in the US Air Force, and also holds an MBA from Penn State and worked in HR and IT for 17 years. She graduated from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in June of 2015. Pastor Martha and Jerry have two grown children; Mike and Amanda, and three grandchildren (Emma, Connor, and Lila.) She enjoys reading, biking, jogging, gardening, and sewing.
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​Danielle Erdley
​Music Director
Danielle grew up in DuBois, PA, and went on to receive her Bachelors in Music Education from Mansfield University.  She taught elementary music in Walkersville, MD, for several years before taking time off to raise her two daughters.  Danielle has experience working with many different musical ensembles both as a performer and conductor, and desires to help Trindle Spring's members use their musical talents in many ways to glorify God in worship.  Danielle is married to Pastor Aaron Erdley, and together they have two daughters, Elena and Kathryn, and a cute but not always well behaved dog named Stella.  In her free time she enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.

​Ann Kopacko
​Organist
Ann is a life-long member of Trindle Spring.  Having an interest in both music and caring for others, Ann obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from Mansfield University.  Ann and her husband John have raised five children, Michael, Christine, John, Lauren, and Katelyn.  During periods of transition in our music department, Ann has always willingly assisted with the music program.  Currently, she serves as the church organist/pianist providing the music for our worship services and accompanying the choirs. 

​Cheryl G.
Parish Administrator
Cheryl is our Parish Administrator. She brings more than 35 years of administrative experience to our office. She desires to serve the church family with genuine personal care  and a professional touch. Cheryl has worked  in the business world and has served with her husband , Peter, as missionaries with a local missions organization in Zambia, Africa.  Cheryl enjoys gardening, plants, cats, reading and the blessing of close friendships. Cheryl  is excited to serve the church family of Trindle Spring!

 
Casey and Elaine McMillan
Youth Directors
​Casey and Elaine live in Mechanicsburg, and grew up locally. They have attended Trindle Spring Lutheran Church since 2021. Both Casey and Elaine have been involved in youth ministry most of their adult lives. Casey earned his bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University in criminal justice and earned his Masters of Public Administration from Penn State University. Elaine earned her bachelor’s degree from Lebanon Valley College in elementary/special education and earned her Masters of Education from Wilkes University. Casey and Elaine were married in June 2023, and welcomed their first child, Carter, in July 2024. In their spare time, they love spending time with family and friends, hiking, kayaking, and playing board games.