Our Team

Mark earned his Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He also earned his Master of Science in Family Life from Concordia University in Nebraska. Previously he served congregations in Nebraska and Texas before coming to St. Paul in 2018. His wife, Julie, teaches second grade at St. Paul and together they have three young adult children. They enjoy sports, exploring our country, and visiting family.

Joel earned his Master’s degree in Family Ministry from Concordia, Nebraska, and his Doctorate in Church Leadership from George Fox Seminary in Portland, OR. Joel has been at St. Paul since December 2012 in various roles. He loves spending time with his wife and 4 children. His hobbies include movies, sports, and fixing things.

Trevor earned his Bachelor’s degree in Christian Education Leadership from Concordia University Irvine. He also has an Associate’s degree in art/music from Middle Georgia State University. Trevor joined the staff in April of 2025.  Trevor and his wife, Kalea, were born and raised in Warner Robins GA. They enjoy watching movies, spending time outdoors and playing board games together.

Nick earned his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Concordia Nebraska. He has previously served in Illinois, Montana, and Indiana for churches and schools before coming to St. Paul in the summer of 2025. His wife Rebecca is a stay-at-home mom. They have five children and enjoy family activities together, especially outdoors. You can find them at a park or walking around the area. Nick enjoys movies, games, outdoors (fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, biking, etc.), and reading.

Phyllis comes from a background of product design, production, and marketing.  Her family (husband Ray and four children) moved from the Chicago area in 2001.  Since joining the St. Paul team in 2016, she joyfully applies skills learned in the corporate world to the service of a Christ-centered ministry.  Hobbies include home renovation projects, movies, and spending time with family which now includes three grandchildren.

Sharon earned her Master degree in Education Administration and earned her BA in Education from Concordia University Ann Arbor. Currently in her third post as principal of Lutheran schools, she enjoys the Christ centered culture of St. Paul. She and her husband Mark live in Tyrone and her daughter is a Lutheran school teacher. They enjoy Golf, pinochle, and picking pecans in their yard in their free time.

See more about Mrs. Wallace and the rest of our school staff on our team page!