Serving with Purpose
Senior Pastors
Their story
Pastor David and Becky met in March of 1992 in Tyler, TX. They were married in September of 1992. God blessed them with three beautiful children who love the Lord and serve in the body of Christ. Their journey in the ministry started as Pastor David and Becky joined his grandfather’s church where he served as the music minister. Soon after, David surrendered to preach the Gospel. God has continued to pour His grace, mercy and love on them as they serve and care for His people.
Their Purpose
Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Pastor David and Becky have a passion for reaching to those who do not know the Lord as their Savior, bringing them to the knowledge of the saving grace Jesus has for them. They also have a passion to disciple the Lord’s church so that it can grow in grace and love for Jesus and one another. Their heart desires to help people understand that no matter where you are, what you’ve done or may do in the future, God’s grace is big enough. His love is wide enough and His arm is long enough to save you.
Their Job
Pastor David is the Senior Pastor at Trinity Church. He is called to cast the vision, lead the charge and teach the Word. He encourages and equips our people to live a life centered on Jesus. Becky serves as the Children’s Pastor for Trinity Kids. She is passionate about creating environments loved by children that help them engage their faith and their relationship with the Lord. As a team, they minister to the spiritual needs of the Trinity family and the community. They work side by side in fulfilling the Great Commission and help others to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Associate Pastors
Their Story
Todd and Rainee met in Ohio on August 31, 2014. Pastor Todd was invited to sing and minister at Rainee’s home church. It was love at first sight and their long-distance relationship withstood many miles and airport trips, which inevitably led to their blessed marriage on September 23, 2016.
Their Purpose
They reside in Palestine, Texas, and travel the U.S. together, sharing the precious Gospel message through song and evangelism. Their hearts are for the downtrodden, the hurting, the unwanted and the lowly of heart. They go from backroads to county jails, motorcycle club events, cowboy churches, traditional churches and beyond to answer the amazing call of Jesus Christ.
Their Job
Todd and Rainee serve as Associate Pastors at Trinity Church, where they assist the pastoral staff in shepherding, preaching and teaching. Pastor Todd brings the Word of God on Wednesday nights and ministers throughout the week to the congregation. Pastor Todd is an award-winning singer / songwriter and musician with numerous CDs and Christian Country songs on the top ten charts and radio but, His true passion is to minister the Word of God.
Executive Pastors
Their story
Pastor Josh and Kelly’s story started as high-school sweethearts. They have been married for 23 years. They have 6 beautiful children that keep them on their toes and on the go with school, sports and gymnastics. They started attending Trinity Church 19 years ago when their oldest daughter was just a baby.
Their Purpose
Pastor Josh and Kelly have a passion and a calling for foster care. The Lord spoke to their hearts several years ago to help give children a chance at happiness, belonging, safety and love. They have a heart for serving and caring for the family at Trinity Church and the community.
Their Job
Pastor Josh serves as the Executive Pastor at Trinity Church, overseeing the church operations, planning, administration and finances. He also shares in the teaching and discipleship of the church body through Sunday morning Bible studies. Kelly serves as the secretary at Trinity Church and oversees the Nursery Department.
Youth Pastors
Their Story
Rain grew up as a Pastor’s Kid and discovered her passion for Jesus Christ at a very young age. After pursuing different careers, she now feels called to full-time student ministry at Trinity Church Palestine. John has worked in the oil industry for 10 years. After rededicating his life to the Lord, he has a heart on fire for God. John serves as Rain’s right-hand man of operations.
Their Purpose
Rain and John understand our youth’s daily challenges when fighting for their faith in today’s culture. Their goal for The Ember Association is to disciple youth who are ready to be on the battlefield of spiritual warfare. The youth must know the word to stand firm and confident in knowing who their Savior is and what their Savior has done for them. Rain and John desire to inspire youth to confidently minister and share the gospel with everyone. Through unconditional love, they hope to set a firm example of Jesus’s love for youth. They create a nurturing and encouraging environment where all youth are welcome and filled with the word of God at Ember.
Their Job
Rain writes lessons, schedules events, and organizes community service for the youth of Trinity Church Palestine. Rain and John are always on call and available to our youth. Through teaching Finished Work Theology, they are devoted to helping youth understand how special and loved they are by the Father’s grace and the work of Jesus on the cross.
Biblical Study Pastors
Their story
Brother Forest and Mrs. Kathy met when she joined Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he taught an adult Bible class. Forest had been involved in music and teaching ministries since the early seventies. Kathy had been involved in music and youth ministries since the early seventies. In 2012, Brother Forest became Pastor of Emmanuel and served our Lord there until 2022. He and Kathy were married in 2018.
Their Purpose
Together they have dedicated their lives to teaching the Word of God. Brother Forest believes the greatest need in the church of today is discipleship. Discipleship is the equipping of the saints through a relationship with their Savior. This is accomplished through a divine revelation of “The Word of God” as the scripture is opened to us. Hebrews 10:7 says, “in the volume of the book, it is written of me.” From cover to cover, the Bible is the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Their Job
Forest and Kathy are dedicated to the ministry and mission of Trinity Church Palestine as they work together to raise up men and women of God who will “Stand having girded themselves with truth….and feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace” (Ephesians 6:14-15). They desire to disciple others to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
Outreach Pastors
Their Story
Jimmy and April Gonzales met in May 1998. They attended a mission trip together in February 1999, where they shared their passion for spreading the gospel to the people of Aquismón, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. They married in August 1999. They have three children, Nick (Ashley), Sierra and Maddi. They also have two grandsons, Easton and Maddox. Jimmy surrendered to the ministry in December 2002. Throughout the past 20 years, they have served in youth and children’s ministries. They have also served on the East Texas Vida Nueva board and several food bank teams. Currently, they assist with the Church on the Avenue team.
Their Purpose
Jimmy and April desire to share Jesus with the Trinity Tribe and its surrounding community. Their life experiences, full of trials, heartaches and victories, allow them to “meet others where they are at” and share the love of Christ through compassion and connection. Their desire in ministry is to be simple and intentional in being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ! Matthew 25:40 says, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Their Job
As outreach pastors, Jimmy and April are called to spread God’s Word and share His love within their Trinity Tribe, the surrounding communities and the world. They are available at any time to minister and meet the needs of their brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.
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