Interim PASTOR - DR. don gordon

Don is currently serving as an Interim Pastor at Trinity. He has served 35 years in pastoral ministry in North Carolina and Virginia. He has also taught theology at several universities. He is the author of 3 books. He has been a widower since 2019 and has three daughters and five grandchildren.

Grateful to God for his recovery from surgery for prostate cancer last year, Don enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, exercising, hiking, working in his yard, reading good books, watching old movies and playing with his grandchildren.

He’s a normal guy who wants to serve Jesus and work for the common good in God’s world.

PASTOR Emeritus - Brant Hoots

Reverend Hoots was called as the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church on November 8, 1981. He is a native of Winston-Salem and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as youth minister at Northwest Baptist Church and associate pastor of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Winston-Salem before coming to Trinity. He is married to the former Kay Wall and has two sons, Eric (Amy) and David (Claire) and five grandchildren, Brady, Jackson, Avery, Ariana, and Paxton. Brant's hobbies include water sports, walking, reading and following his beloved Tar Heels. 

Minister of Music - Joel Harris

I began playing the organ/piano for worship at the age of 15 for the church my father pastored. My music ministry of directing choirs soon followed. I am a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University with a bachelor's degree. I became Trinity's music director in 2004. My responsibilities include leading the adult and children's choirs, as well as the Praise Team. In addition, my duties also include outreach and fellowship activities. 

"I will praise You, Oh Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1-2

Pianist/Handbell Director - Brenda Powell

My music has been a passion of mine, especially playing the piano. From the age of five, I began playing for Wednesday night prayer meetings. By age nine, I was playing hymns for them. Since the age of 15, I have served as a church pianist. My duties at Trinity also include leading the hand bell choir. I thank God for the gift of music and the opportunity I have had to serve as the pianist here at Trinity for the past 36 years.

"Oh come let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." Psalm 95:1

Administrative Assistant -Teresa Vasquez

I am so thankful to be used by God to serve others and to share the love of God, being His hands and feet. No matter what comes my way, I know that my God is bigger than any situation.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV