Our Staff
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Synod Authorized Minister
Michelle Detmer graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Information Systems. She previously worked in Information Technology.
In fall 2024, Michelle became a Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) for West Toledo Parish, on a temporary basis. However, as she served, she continued to feel called to Ordained Ministry. She began remote studies at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA in Fall 2025. Through Wartburg's Collaborative Learning program, she serves the West Toledo Parish while attending seminary full time.
Michelle completed the Diakonia/Growing in Faith program in 2021 and Stephen Ministry training in 2024. She particularly loves studying the Bible and encouraging others to embrace their God-given gifts and talents. She is continually amazed at the way God works in people's lives, including her own.
Michelle and her husband Steve have 2 adult children, Sam & Libby. Her hobbies include rooting for her favorite sports teams, the Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Browns, going for walks with her dog, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
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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.
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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.
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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 worship leaders: Lead Pastor David Frye and Vicar Michelle Detmer. Both 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: Sue Merkel
Vice President: Kevin Johnson
Treasurer: Norm Merkel
Secretary: Carol Hancock
Members at Large: Bonnie Bell and Craig Hancock
Pastor: David 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 Dave. 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 Carol 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.