Our Lead Pastor, Trisha Farrell: A Beacon of Inspiration

Pastor Trisha A. Farrell was appointed by Bishop Bard as Lead Pastor on July 1

,2024 to North Lake United Methodist Church. Pastor Trish has been in ministry since

she was 19 years old. She has served through missionary work, camping, children and

student ministry and has a BA in Theology. In 2022, she answered God’s call to pastoral

leadership and graduated with her Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary

in May 2025. She has a genuine heart for families, community service, and impactful

worship.

Pastor Trish is a single mom of three young adults, all adopted from foster care. As a

family, they love to travel, attend Christian concerts, active in Special Olympics, and

spend summer weekends on the pontoon at the lake! She enjoys reading, painting,

biking, and Detroit Red Wing hockey. Pastor Trish loves serving the North Lake

community and enjoys the Chelsea area.

"He calls His own sheep by name and leads them." John 10:3