Our Staff
Pastor David Frye
Lead Pastor
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, Willow, and River. 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.
Vicar Michelle Detmer
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.
Jessica Dennis (Guest Ministries Coordinator) attended Wittenberg University and the University of Toledo, receiving degrees in music education. She has worked in the office at Epiphany since 2007. Her responsibilities as Guest Ministry Coordinator include managing Epiphany's website, developing informational materials for guests, and generally trying to make Epiphany as welcome a place as possible for guests and newcomers to the congregation. She also helps out as a worship leader for The Mission contemporary worship.
Kathy Dennis (Music Director) is an energetic and versatile musician with training as a singer, keyboardist and choral conductor. She felt a calling to her career as a teenager when her piano teacher offered organ lessons in return for playing preludes for services. Kathy encourages congregations to to take singing to a new level and make a joyful noise, entering into worship with Thanksgiving and Spirit. Kathy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Organ from Miami University of Ohio and a Master of Music Education from the University of Toledo. She is currently the director of Epiphany Lutheran's Theater Arts Ministry.