Jake Malone is a Worship Leader and Youth Pastor who just can’t get enough of spreading the love of Jesus through music and teaching! Jake is blessed with a unique ability to draw people of all ages into God’s presence through an engaging and energetic worship experience. In addition to leading worship Jake is passionate about equipping students in the gifts God has given them. He says that from music, to leadership, to evangelism “Teenagers are the church of TODAY, not tomorrow—its time to step up and start changing this generation from the inside out!”

Jake got his start in ministry growing up in northern Minnesota. While in high school, he founded a Christian rock band that performed and lead worship for youth groups and camps across the upper Midwest region. Jake continued his passion for worship while attending Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN by leading worship for a number of chapel services each year.

After graduating with a BS in History from Northwestern, Jake married his high school sweetheart, Libby, and they launched into part-time youth ministry by starting a youth program from scratch at their small church. After 2 years of working in the marketplace full-time and doing ministry on the side, Jake and Libby felt a call to full-time ministry. With no paycheck in sight they stepped out in faith and have served God whole heartedly since! God has been more than faithful in providing over the years, and He continues to open up doors to minister in ways that they could never have dreamed.

Jake and Libby, with Ian (born August, 2008). Jake served as an Associate Pastor of worship and youth at Ascending Praise Church in Apple Valley, MN. During this time, both Jake and Libby continued to perform with their band, when i wake, opening for national Christian artists such as Jars of Clay as well as bringing the light of Christ into Minneapolis bars and night clubs.  After prayer and consideration Jake has answered the call to be the Youth Pastor at Trinity beginning in July, 2009.