Mark Lansberry is an ordained minister in The United Methodist Church. He graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from the Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California where he received the Wilshire Preaching Award in 1993. In his preaching and writing (newsletter columns, newspaper articles) he has always striven to use everyday language that the average person on the street can understand. He draws on our shared human and cultural experience through current events, books and movies to illustrate the gospel in ways that allow people to relate to it.

Linda Petty, Coordinator of Program Ministries, moved to Las Vegas with her husband in 1969; they have 3 young adult children. She has been on staff of Trinity UMC since January 1982. Linda began as a part time Assistant in Christian Education, became certified as an Associate in Christian Education with The United Methodist Church in 1986, and was hired full time shortly thereafter. Several years ago, Linda was promoted to her current position.

Linda continues her pursuit to bring children, youth, and adults into a relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible teachings, Christ-centered activities, and fellowship with other Christians, allowing the light of Christ to shine through them in the world.

Sherri has worked in management for 25 years, and the last five in the Trinity office. She brings to her ministries of office and property management a deep dedication to Christ's grace, mercy and love. As the central person in Trinity's office, Sherri provides both organization and grace. Through her leadership, the office is a place of prayer in carrying out the business of ministry.

Gary began his youth ministry career in 1983 first as a parent chaperone and soon after as a volunteer youth leader. Having a teenager and a preteen in his family, he and his wife felt it important for their children to be involved in a Christian youth group. They enjoyed the youth and adult leadership team at TUMC so much that they decided to become involved. His involvement as an adult youth leader and age level coordinator led him to seek professional training in ministering with teens. He spent a portion of five summers at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas Texas to earn dual Certification in Christian Education and Youth Ministry through the United Methodist Church. His volunteer role spanned 16 years before becoming a staff member of TUMC. After 24 years of faithfully and effectively leading the youth ministry at Trinity UMC, in Feb. 2007 Gary decided to step down. He will continue part time as Assistant to the Senior Pastor while working with the Society of St. Stephen and Membership Care.

In 1980 in California Leslie and parents in a local Presbyterian church created a parent co-op preschool. She helped manage and taught in this school for 3 years. While  working there she obtained her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mt. San Jacinto College in southern California. When Leslie moved to Las Vegas in 1993 she worked as a lead teacher for Kinder Care for several years, also at Children's Behavioral Services and Catholic Charities. She also attended UNLV during and received Her Bachelors Degree in Social Work in Children's Services. When her mother became ill she moved to Florida to care for her. She remained there for 3 years and worked as the Program Director of Children's services for the YMCA. She managed 4 preschools, 14 after school sites, and summer resident and track break camps for Kindergarten through 6^th Grade students. Next she worked with the YMCA in California as the Senior Program Director for Children and Youth services in Southern California. When returning to Las Vegas she was hired by the State of Nevada as Program Coordinator for the Child Care Apprenticeship Program. In this position she taught early childhood classes to preschool teachers and at the College of Southern Nevada. Currently she is an active board member of Southern Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children and also serves on the State of Nevada Early Childhood Pre-K Standards Committee.

Barbara moved to Las Vegas in 1997 after living in Seattle for 27 years. She moved to Seattle after obtaining a Master's Degree in Christian Education from St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. in order to take a position as a Director of Christian Education at a local United Methodist Church. She worked there for four years then moved to the University of Washington. After 18 years of full time work at the University, retirement and part time work elsewhere sounded very good. From then until she moved to Las Vegas, she work for three different United Methodist Churches as secretary/office manager - Greenlake United Methodist Church, Faith United Methodist Church, and, believe it or not, Trinity United Methodist Church. After trying some other jobs  in Las Vegas, she knew she had to get back to church work and at the same time the part-time secretary position at TUMC opened up. It was a God thing.

Ginnie Barnson, a native of Las Vegas, was blessed to grow up baptized and confirmed at TUMC. The Youth group at Trinity was an important part of Ginnie’s life where Gary McCallister led her to a relationship with Jesus and lasting friendships that shaped her heart to be closer in the image of Christ. Ginnie has been working with youth for 15 years in a variety of capacities. Having a B.A. in Theatre Arts, many years of dance, and a strong love for culture and art has led her on a path to Acting, Directing, Choreography, teaching and writing. As an adult, Ginnie has been a member of Canyon Ridge Christian Church, has taken Perspectives: On the World Christian Movement, served in “Biggies” a program leading non Christians to Christ, leads in a small group Bible Study in Summerlin and attends Alpha at TUMC. Being in Alpha is where God’s plan unfolded in front of her eyes and placed in her heart the calling to follow God’s will and return to TUMC, becoming Director of Youth Ministry in Mar. 2007.