Holy Trinity Welcomes Rev. Ristau

Rite of Installation

The Rite of Installation for Senior Pastor was held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowling Green, on Sunday, February 15, 2026 for Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau.

Those in attendance included: (Front L-R) President Roger Paavola; Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau; Rev. Sean Smith, Clarksville. (Middle L-R) Rev. David Appold, Circuit Visitor, Paducah; Rev. Philip Young, Regional Vice-President, Nashville; Rev. Andy Toopes, Emeritus, Bowling Green; Rev. Koh Yamamoto, Paris, TN; Rev. Trae Fistler, Hopkinsville (Top L-R) Rev. James Martin, Clarksville; Rev. Joshua Reifsteck, Murray, KY; and Rev. Dr. Mark Press, Bowling Green.