Tristan Waechter has been working at Cross of Christ since May of 2022. He moved into his full-time role as Director of Faith Formation in September 2022. He is thrilled to be serving a congregation that loves Jesus and loves others. He really enjoys his new position, especially working with the middle school and high school youth at Cross of Christ. Tristan is passionate about sharing his faith with others and watching people grow deeper in relationship with Jesus Christ.

Prior to working at CoC, Tristan was a multi-sport student athlete at Concordia University. He played hockey and tennis there, graduating in May of 2022 with his bachelor’s degree. He was also blessed with the opportunity to play minor league professional hockey in various locations such as in Delaware and overseas in Israel. He is currently playing semi-professionally for a team in nearby Waterford, and in his final year of working on a Master’s degree in Social Work online through Spring Arbor University. He is interning with “Acts 2 Enterprises”, a ministry developed by Bethany Lutheran Church, ministering to and serving the various needs of people living on Detroit’s East Side.

If you have middle school or high school youth or wish to get involved in Cross of Christ’s Men’s Ministry, don’t hesitate to reach out to him @youth.bloomfieldcross.org!