James Thomas and his family are blessed and delighted to serve the Lord at Trinity. James Thomas was born in Davenport, Iowa, but, is a native of St. Louis at heart. He and his wife Melissa met in 1999 and were married at Ascension Lutheran in south St. Louis in 2001.  They now enjoy the blessing of three amazing children: Mia, Ethan, and Matthew.

Before entering seminary, James worked 15 years (1996-2010) for the wholesale mortgage industry in St. Louis, specializing in FHA and VA residential lending.  James also worked as a marketing representative for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Midtown, St. Louis (1994-1996) a job that helped the symphony gain greater exposure and provided much enjoyment.

In addition to his role as pastor, James also serves as a Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard Reserves, managing a Disaster Area Response Team whose primary mission includes Law Enforcement and Search/Rescue operations, which are critical during floods and other natural disasters.

James completed his M. Div. from Concordia Seminary, St Louis in 2015 and his B.S. in Communications Management at Washington University in St. Louis. James was also a 1993 graduate of Lutheran High South, here in St. Louis, Mo. In his off time, James enjoys golf, cooking, movies, travel and spending time with family.

What does Trinity Mean to Me?

First and foremost, Trinity is a community of believers who seek to reflect the love of Jesus Christ! We preach Christ crucified and resurrected for the sins of the world. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we know that we have been freed from our sin and given eternal life! As members of Trinity, knowing this truth, we are a people in action, feeding God’s lambs through faithful preaching, teaching, and baptizing.  We truly are a people settled between two rivers… showing the way to the Waters of Life.