Our Staff

  • Pastor Steve Smithberger began his working life as an engineer before receiving a call into ministry. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2002 and has continuously held a call in ordained ministry ever since. He served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marysville, Ohio as an associate pastor and then at St. John's Lutheran Church in London, Ohio as a solo pastor before receiving his call at Epiphany Lutheran Church in 2012. In 2019 he received the call to the newly formed West Toledo Parish, which includes Epiphany and All Saints Lutheran Church. He has had the privilege of participating in a ministry of renewal in multiple long-standing congregations.

  • A graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in Psychology, David Frye accepted God's calling in the fall of 2018. While in seminary, David was installed to serve as a Synodically Authorized Minister for the newly formed West Toledo ELCA Parish (which includes Epiphany Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church) under the instruction and supervision of Pastor Steve Smithberger and held the title “Vicar.” David is a tennis enthusiast, enjoys technology, prayer, cycling, liturgy, camping, meditation, spending time in Scripture, music, and sharing life with his wife Amy and their daughters Winifred and Willow. Having graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, focused on Word and Sacrament, David accepted the call as Associate Pastor to the West Toledo Parish in May 2022. Marching forward with a focus on the Missio Dei, David is prayerfully discerning how and where the Holy Spirit is providing new opportunities to "BE" a living witness of the Gospel.

  • Carole has been the office administrator and hub for all communication at All Saints for the past 20 years. She is happily married for over 25 years and blessed with two children. She loves spending time in the garden, with her furbabies and with her family at home and here at All Saints.

  • Sandra Kellogg graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and attended Bowling Green State University, and the University of Toledo for graduate studies. She is retired after teaching music and directing shows for thirty years.

    She is also Mom to Pastor Dave, and Grandma to Winnie, Willow and River.

Organizational Structure

The West Toledo Parish has two Pastors. Steve Smithberger is the Senior Pastor and David Frye is the Associate Pastor. Both Pastors preach every Sunday, lead Bible studies and are actively involved in both churches.

Church Council

Members of Church Council serve 3 year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. The number of people on Church Council can vary per our Church constitution. Officers are elected annually. The current make-up of the Council is:

President: Arlene Gerig

Vice President: Sue Merkel

Treasurer: Pam Hershberger

Secretary: Linda Everhardt-Kardux

Members at Large: Carol Hancock, Bonnie Bell

Pastors: Steve Smithberger & Dave Frye

We have two official committees per our official by-laws:
The Finance Committee and the Property Committee

Finance Committee

This committee meets quarterly and is chaired by Norm Merkel. Bob Krueger is the Financial Secretary. Other members are Norm Merkel, Pam Hershberger, Kevin Roessler, Donnajean Stockmaster and Pastor Steve. The Finance committee proposes the budget and keeps track of the spending.

Property Committee

The Property Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm. It is chaired by Bob Krueger and Chris Stockmaster. All members are welcome to join this committee. Members are encouraged to participate in the upkeep of the church and grounds whether or not they are members of the committee.

Additionally, we have some ad hoc committees:

Event Committee

The Events committee, led by Sue Merkel is responsible for creating opportunities for fellowship. All are welcome to join.

Nurture Committee

Judy Reber and Carole Hancock lead the Nurture committee. This committee provides a monthly Coffee Hour after the service as well as coordinating special celebrations that may occur throughout the year. All are welcome to join.