Principal of Trinity Baptist School & Assistant Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church
Pictured: Amber (wife), Annika (daughter), Levi (son), Weston (son), Taven (son), Sophie (daughter), Kinley (daughter) & Willy (family dog) / Fall 2023
The Shaeffer’s have been on staff at Trinity Baptist for over two decades. Jeremy serves on the Pastoral Staff at Trinity Baptist Church and serves as Principal of Trinity Baptist School. Jeremy is a current member of the Wisconsin Association of Christian Schools Board of Trustees and enjoys coaching basketball on the high school and university level. Amber has served as the Pre-School Teacher for over 5 years now, but also enjoys the time spent working at home. Amber and Jeremy have a family with six children and have given their lives to the ministry of Trinity Baptist Church & School. Jeremy grew up in the Phoenix, AZ area and moved to the Midwest in 1996. He is a graduate of Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. He and Amber met on campus and married in June of 2001 and moved to Fond du Lac in August 2001. Amber is from the Kiel, WI area and attended Trinity Baptist Church with her family even as a child. The Shaeffer family enjoys the outdoors and having fun on their hobby farm. The Shaeffer’s are committed to the ministry of Christian Education and recognize the incredible responsibility and calling of helping families instruct their children with a Biblical Worldview. It is their mission to continue to do the work God has entrusted and called them to do, to the praise of His Glory!
Pre-School (K3-K4) / Elementary Art / Elementary Music
Pictured: Amber & Jeremy Shaeffer (Fall 2022)
Amber Shaeffer has taught at Trinity Baptist School for 6 years now. Amber works as the Elementary Art teacher and teaches music to the elementary as well. Amber has been used as a substitute teacher and fills a variety of roles at TBS. Amber helps lead ladies Bible study in the summer and is a huge help with the TBS auction. She enjoys a good day at the beach with her feet in the sand and the sun in her face.
Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church / History Teacher
Pictured: Dan & Lin Leeds (Winter 2024)
Dan Leeds has been the Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church since 1991. He and his wife Lin have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Dan and Lin have served the Lord in Pastoral ministry for over 40 years and have much experience in Christian Education. They have committed much of their ministry to teaching and coaching in Christian Schools to help shape young people in their walk with Christ. Dan enjoys cooking and entertaining groups at his house.
Lower Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)
Pictured: Dan & Lin Leeds Family (Winter 2024)
Lin Leeds is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College. She is married to Dan Leeds (Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church). Lin has served at TBC for many years as a administrative assistant / secretary. Lin has taught for TBS in several different capacities but currently serves as our Kindergarten and Lower Elementary Teacher. Lin received the Wisconsin Teacher of the Year Award in 2014 for her efforts in our Elementary. Lin has also finished a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Maranatha Baptist University in 2017.
Youth Pastor / Secondary English & History Teacher
Pictured: Brittany (wife), Jack (son) / Spring 2024
Charlie & Brittany Leeds joined the TBC/TBS staff in Spring of 2020. Pastor Charlie teaches History and English at Trinity Baptist School and serves as Youth Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. Charlie graduated from MBU in 2016 with a BA Degree Biblical Studies major / Business management & Greek Studies minor. Pastor Charlie completed his Maranatha Baptist Seminary in 2019 and currently is pursuing a DMin from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Charlie and Brittany have a son named Jack! They enjoy coffee, board games, golf and family gatherings.
Upper Elementary Teacher (3rd – 5th Grade)
Pictured: Sarah Leeds (Summer 2023)
Sarah Leeds is a graduate of Northland International University. She has an Elementary degree and teaches our upper elementary grades 3-5. Sarah is involved in fundraising, coaching and enjoys international travel when she is out of school. Sarah has a real heart for missions and has been on several short term mission trips. Her passion shows through her actions and she is a blessing to many! You can always catch her going to Broadway shows and reading books in her free time. Sarah completed her Masters Degree from MBU in 2021 with an emphasis in Special Education.
Administrative Assistant / Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator / Awana Director / TBC/TBS Bookkeepter
Pictured: Beth, Tony (husband), Henley (daughter), Addison (Daughter) Carter (son), Charlie (daughter) / Winter 2024
Beth Braker is a graduate of Northland International University in 2013 with a BA degree in English. Beth has taught in our school and currently works as the Administrative Assistant in the Church/School office. Beth teaches AP English, works as the TBC bookkeeper, coordinates special events & fundraisers, serves as the Awana director with her husband Tony, and leads ladies Bible studies just to name a few of the irons in the fire. She enjoys hosting events at the house, hanging out with family, and date nights with her husband.