BRIAN BANKERT
Pastor
Brian grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin. After graduating from Marquette University he joined the Air Force. His 20-year career ended with an assignment to the Pentagon. It was in northern Virginia that Brian began his seminary studies. He graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and accepted his first call at Trinity, where he has served since 2013. Brian is currently working to reignite and redevelop our ministry in downtown Appleton.
He is married to Mary, a Pre-K teacher. Together they have three adult children and one chocolate lab, Luke. Brian and Mary are huge sports fans. They attend as many Packer and Brewer games as their schedules allow.