Staff & Leadership
Rev. Vincent Arishvara
Pastor
Coming from Indonesia to United States in 2002 as an architect, Vincent started working at Trinity as a youth director until he was ordained under PCUSA in February 2013 as an Associate Pastor of Trinity. He stepped in as a temporary pastor of Trinity in September 2013 and was called to be the Pastor of Trinity on January 11, 2015. Vincent received his theology education from Fuller Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS). He lives happily with wife, Vania Hendratna and their two children, Viola and Varen. He loves anything that has something to do with art, music, writing, philosophy, and, of course, theology.
Rev. Makalea Kim-Darmer
Children’s Director (Preschool & K-5) & Community Outreach
Makalea is an ordained pastor under United Evangelical Churches with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. She has served in ministry on worship teams, as church secretary, as a children’s pastor, and in pastoral care. She volunteers as a chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital, Marketplace Chaplains, and Springs of Life preschool.
She contributes widely through the community: leading Trinity's bimonthly food pantry; Advocate Speaker for needy children & families for World Vision; leading music, dance, and theater productions; teaching piano, Polynesian dance, Red Cross CPR/First Aid; and founding Ha’i Ola Hula Ministry, a non-profit organization dedicated to preaching salvation to all creation. Her desire is to teach others to use their gifts and talents for an Audience of One… Jesus Christ.
Email: RevMaka@sjtrinity.org
Phone: (408) 377-8930, ext. 2
Laura Barragán
Worship Director & Office Administrator
Laura Barragán is a young soprano and graduate of West Valley College with an AA in Music. She recently received her BA with a double major in Vocal Performance and Music Education at San Jose State University. Laura teaches beginning piano and voice and she currently teaches at Willow Glen Music School. Her interest in music is driven by her love of performing. She has sung in various choirs, including West Valley Chamber Singers with Lou de la Rosa and SJSU Choraliers with Dr. Jeffrey Benson, for the past five years. She also enjoys taking part in opera theater classes and local musical theater productions.
Laura recently became the office administrator after Carol retired. She is looking forward to serving the Trinity family in her new position.
Email: l.barragan@sjtrinity.org
Phone: (408) 377-8930
Sound & Media
Sound Techs:
Ben Budiman ( not pictured)
Patrick Allen (not pictured)
Logan Calder (not pictured)
Website:
Bob Aguiar (not pictured)
Congregational Leadership
Elders of Session
Jon Cox
Tessa Lopez
Mike Mendenhall
Julia Most
Tim Parmentier
Verne Von Raesfeld
Deacons
Bev Anderson
CoordinatorTed Anderson
Cher Peterson
Debbie Phoenix
Cindy Von Raesfeld
Linda Watkins
Rev. Makalea Kim-Darmer
AdvisorCorporate Officers
Mike Mendenhall
PresidentTim Parmentier & Jon CoxCo-Treasurers
Imelda Solihin
Financial ConsultantBruce AppletonClerk of Session