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 Erdley
Lead Pastor
Pastor Aaron is a Pennsylvania native, a graduate of Mansfield University with a BA in Music.  He then earned his Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  Pastor Aaron was called as the Lead Pastor at Trindle Spring Lutheran 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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​(Soon to be...) Deacon Leanne Elliott
Director of Faith Formation
​Leanne is originally from Brookhaven, PA. After High School she attended Trinity Lutheran College in Seattle Washington, where she graduated with a degree in Children, Youth, and Family Studies. She spent almost 10 years working that field in Maryland before finishing her degree at United Lutheran Seminary. Leanne loves to travel, enjoys coffee, camping, and spending time with her boyfriend Kelvin.

 
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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 providing the music for our worship services. 

​Cheryl Guinther
Parish Administrator
Cheryl Guinther is our Parish Administrator. She brings more than 25 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, reading and the blessing of close friendships. Cheryl  is excited to serve the church family of Trindle Spring!