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 one genius grandson who lives in Atlanta.
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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
Minister of Education/Discipleship/Outreach
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
· On new adventures with Caren, Carson and Colton
· Watching children grow in wonder and attempting to keep sane watching endless episodes of 'Thomas The Train' (Thank you Colton)
· Stealing time away with Caren- Mid Town, Downtown Memphis- enjoying barbeque and blues
I have a Bachelors Degree in Christianity and History, Houston Baptist University (1981), Master of Divinity, Southwestern Seminary (1985), admitted to Doctoral of Ministry program, Memphis Theological Seminary (Cumberland Presbyterian Theological School). 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, Magic Sam.
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!'
 Mr. Zack Butterfield, Dir. of Youth & Recreation
zbutterfield@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story: I am 25 with a degree from MTSU in Communication Studies. I have a beautiful wife named Alysa and baby girl named Ella. They are the joy of my life along with my ministry. Basically, I love Jesus and I love teenagers. I have a passion to see them grow into the men and women God has called them to be and love being a part of seeing them succeed in their own walk with Christ.
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Favorite Books: I love the Harry Potter Series. I never thought I would. I read the first one and was hooked. Also "Every Man, God's Man" by Arturburn and Luck.
Favorite Movie: I like all sorts of movies. Especially if it's a comedy. It's easy to make me laugh.
Favorite Music: Relient K, David Crowder Band, Sherwood, Boston, Coldplay, Losing Anna, The Rocket Summer, and much much more
Interesting Facts About Me: I have a pilot's license and a SCUBA license as well. I don't take advantage of either at the moment but love to when I get the chance. I also have a CD published on Itunes. I am also a NY Yankee fan.
Six-Word Memoir: Love God Love Others Before Self
 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'
 Missy Hansen, Director of Preschool Ministry
mhansen@trinitybaptistchurch.org
My Story:
I am from Southaven, MS. I'm the youngest of four children. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Memphis. I taught first grade for 4 years and preschool for 2 years at Briarcrest Christian School before coming to Trinity. I am married to Jason and have two young children, Owen and Caroline. Being a wife and a mother is one of my greatest joys in life!
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Favorite Books: The Shack and Same Kind of Different as Me
Favorite Authors: James Dobson, Francine Rivers
Favorite Music: Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr. and Nora Jones
Favorite Movies: Beauty and the Beast, The Bourne Trilogy, and 80's movies
Favorite place to Travel: Yellowstone National Park
Six-Word Memoir: WARNING: Under the Influence of Preschoolers
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