Staff
 Dr. Richard S. Hipps, Pastor
rhipps@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story: Patricia and I were born the same day - January 15, 1953. We met in high school, married in 1974, and have been in full-time ministry since 1975. This includes three pastorates in North Carolina and eleven years as missionaries to Brazil. We came to Trinity in June 2002. I am a graduate of Brevard College, Mars Hill College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Vanderbilt University. We have three children (our youngest died at age 4 in 1993) and 2 genius grandchildren who live in Atlanta. My Links: (Click Here to See My Links)
Publications: When a Child Dies(1996);  The Focused Life (2010)  Favorite Music: The Moody Blues, Gordon Lightfoot, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Fagner (Brazilian Artist), George Strait, Bob Dylan Favorite Writers: Henri Nouwen, C.S. Lewis, Philip Yancey, Charles Dickens Favorite Movies: Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, The Bourne Trilogy 6-Word Memoir: Life is Tough, God is Good
 Rev. Tommy Simons, Associate Pastor
tsimons@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story:I spend my days… ·Working alongside a very gifted staff ·Supervising, mining the gifts of others, pastoral assistance, education and administration, liaison to several committees, visioning, teaching, problem solving ·On new adventures with Caren, Carson and Colton ·Watching children grow... attempting to keep sane watching endless episodes of 'Thomas The Train' (Thank you Colton) ·Stealing time away with Caren- I have a Bachelors Degree in Christianity and History, Houston Baptist University (1981), Master of Divinity, Southwestern Seminary (1985), one year into Doctoral of Ministry program, Memphis Theological Seminary (Cumberland Presbyterian). I've been fortunate to serve three exceptional congregations following Seminary- Minister to Youth, Vestavia Hills Baptist, Birmingham, Alabama, 1985-1994; Associate Pastor, Willow Meadows Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, 1994-2007; Associate Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, 2007 - present. Married to Caren, from Lake Tahoe, California. We have 2 boys- Carson (7), Colton (2) Community/Volunteer: Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Coordinating Council, Support Common Ground Memphis, www.commongroundmemphis.org
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Favorite Music: Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Elvis (pre-jump suit era), Chris Tomlin, Albert King, BB King, Explosions In the Sky, Tim Story, Foo Fighters, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Jerry Garcia. Favorite Authors: History: David McCullough- 'Brooklyn Bridge' 'Truman'
Faith/Devotion: Henri Nouwen, 'Life of the Beloved'; John Claypool, 'Tracks of A Fellow Struggler'; Frederick Buechner, 'Listening to Your Life'; Roland H. Bainton,' Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther' Parker Palmer, 'Let Your Life Speak' Education/Administrative: Israel Galindo, Edward H. Friedman, Peter Steinke Popular: Thomas Friedman, P.J. O'Rourke, Bill Simmons (espn.com) Favorite Movies: The Third Man, Rushmore, Shawshank Redemption Six-Word Memoir: Caren Carson Colton I Am Home
 Rev. Jamie Moore, Minister of Music/Worship
jmoore@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story:I was born in Rio, Brazil, to missionary parents, but spent the most of my life in Texas. Jess, my wife, and I met in Oxford, England and have been married for nearly 6 years! She and I have two precious children: Bailey Grace and Caden James.
I've served the Lord in local churches for over 10 years and am excited to see what God has planned for my family in the years to come! The glory of God is my greatest desire - that His glory would be revealed to me and His people. My passion is to see Jesus lifted up and glorified in the world!
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Scriptures that Have Shaped My Life:
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Isaiah 6
Matthew 25:14-30
Romans 12:1-2
Books that Have Shaped My Life:
The Bible
Anything by C.S. Lewis
Anything by A.W. Tozer
Anything by Henri Nouwen
Desiring God by John Piper
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Celebrating Discipline by Richard Foster Favorite Movies
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
James Bond (Connery and Craig)
Star Wars Trilogy (original)
Avatar
Six-Word Memoir: 'God's glory, not mine, living sacrifice!'
 Mrs. Lisa Buckner, MDO Dir./Dir. of Childhood Ed.
lbuckner@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story: I was raised in Scottsburg, Indiana in a christian home and became a christian at the age of 9 at a Children's Baptist Church Camp. I graduated from Purdue University in May of 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Retail Management. I worked in the retail field for 10 years before starting to work with Trinity Baptist Church as the Mother's Day Out Director and was asked to also be the Children's Director for 1st - 6th graders two years ago. I am married to David Buckner and have two college age sons Chad and Evan. I enjoy working and loving children which is part of the reason that I feel God called me to work with them.
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Favorite Books: The Christmas Hope by Donna Van Liere and The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Favorite Movies: The Wizard of Oz, Remember the Titans Favorite Music: Amazing Grace, Amy Grants Christmas Six-Word Memoir:'Happy that Christ lives within me'
 Katrina Hicks, Interim Director of Preschool Ministry
khicks@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story:
I was born and raised in the Nashville area. My husband, Adam, and I moved to Memphis about 3 years ago. We have been married 8 years in May and have three children, Hallie and twins Aaliyah and Isaac. Prior to moving to Memphis, I was employed as a nurse with a primary focus in Cardiology. I have been blessed to get to stay at home with my children the past few years. Having three kids in the preschool ministry, I felt called to do more to contribute to the department. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work at the director and help shape the lives of the Lord's precious, little ones.
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Favorite Books: The Testament, Same Kind of Different as Me, and Green Eggs and Ham (Must be the Mom in me)
Favorite Authors: John Grisham
Favorite Music: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Nora Jones, Coldplay, Nickelback, Acapella...I could go on and on. I love Music!
Favorite Movies: Beaches, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Princess, and anything with Julia Roberts
Favorite place to Travel: The white sand beaches of Destin, Florida.
Six-Word Memoir: Remember: Our Limitations are God's opportunities.
Mr. Josh Plant, Minister to Youth
jplant@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story: I was born and raised in Austin, Texas to the best parents and family in the world.I attended college at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where I double-majored in History and Christian Studies and went to Truett Seminary at Baylor University after that.While in college and seminary I helped plant a church in Hewitt, Texas where I served as Youth and Worship pastor for six years.I love learning new things, exploring possibilities, and being as creative as my mind will allow me to be.The one thing I know for sure is that Christ died so that the world might be set to right and that we might have fellowship with the God of the universe.
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Favorite Music: Oh man, so difficult… Alison Krauss & Union Station, B.B. King, The Beatles, The Civil Wars, Coldplay, Freddie King, Hank Williams, Sr., Jay-Z, Jimmy Eat World, John Mayer, Jonny Lang, Led Zeppelin, Mat Kearney, Muse, Needtobreathe, Nickel Creek, Onerepublic, Passion Pit, Relient K, U2
Favorite Writers: Augustine, Abraham Joshua Heschel, C.S. Lewis, Donald Miller, Frederich Buechner, J.K. Rowling, John Caputo, John Howard Yoder, Jurgen Moltmann, Peter Rollins, Rob Bell, Roger Olson
Books That Have Changed My Life: The Experiment Hope by Jurgen Moltmann The Presence of the Future by George Eldon Ladd The Politics of Jesus by John Howard Yoder Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell The Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Independence Day, Lean On Me
Six Word Memoir: No hope but hope in Christ
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