Our Staff
Pastor
Mike and Jaida Campbell
Senior Pastor - EmailPastor Mike, his wife Jaida, came to Trinity Assembly immediately upon their graduation from RHEMA Bible Training Center in August 1991. They served under Senior Pastor, Eddie Turner, for 11 years. Pastor Mike oversaw the leadership of Trinity's Christian Education Programs and Helps Ministries, which encompassed over 40 departments.
Pastor Campbell has been Senior Pastor since 2003, and continues his vision for missions, including foreign and home missions. To help implement this vision, Pastor Mike has led mission teams, construction teams, and tours into many countries, including Russia, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Israel, and Kenya. In many of these nations, he has preached the Gospel and taught in Bible schools.
Jaida has many accomplishments of her own. She is the Director of Trinity's Little Champion's Nursery Ministry; she has written the program's curriculum, and developed it into a well-run and accomplished ministry. Jaida is also a full-time teacher at Burks Middle School in Monterey, Tennessee.
The Campbells have three sons: Jacob, Joel and Will; and granddaughter Kylee.
You can keep up with Pastor Mike on twitter, Facebook, or at his blog
Richard and Camille Farley
Pastor - Childrens Ministries and Christian Education - EmailGraduates of RHEMA Bible Training Center, Trinity's Children's Director, and Christian Education Directors are Richard and Camille Farley.
Pastor Richard is a Tennessee native, who actually grew up here locally in the Double Springs community. Camille was 11 years old when her family arrived in Tennessee by way of Michigan and California. Camille has been working for Wal-Mart Corportaion since 1987.
In 2000 Richard was hired as a part time Children's Pastor, and in 2002 the Farleys were brought on staff as Trinity's first fulltime Children's Pastors.
Richard and Camille have been instrumental in initiating and continuing many of the children's programs that are going on at Trinity. They are also involved in putting on what we call "Big Events", such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Trinity Family Nights, New Year's Eve Explosion, Church Picnic, and many others. Pastor Richard's diversity shows in that he also oversees and teaches in the Trinity L.I.F.E. Bible School. You can find Camille and their daughter, Mikayla, wherever Richard is, working and ministering not only to the children of our church but to everyone with their warm personalities.
Jim and Chris Moore
Pastor - PrimeTimers Ministries & Pastoral Care - EmailPastor Jim and Chris Moore joined the pastoral staff of Trinity Assembly in August of 2002 as Associate Pastor responsible for pastoral care. He and his wife Chris are "hands of compassion" to the hurting at Trinity.
Among his responsibilities are the Senior Saints of Trinity -- namely our PrimeTimers, DivorceCare, OverComers, Honorbound Men's Ministries, TLC Women's Ministries, and Ushers.
Chris involves herself in several areas of ministry at Trinity. She is a leader in our TLC Women's Ministries, she serves as a volunteer at the Information Center, and is a committee member of S.P.H. -- our Single Parent Housing ministry. She is also a professional hair stylist here in Cookeville.
The Moores have two children, Jimmy and Melissa, and five grandchildren who live in Missouri.
Kevin and April Frieze
Pastor - Outreach Center & Singles Ministries - EmailPastor Kevin Frieze grew up in Ozark, Missouri where he attended church from a young age. After high school, Pastor Kevin attended RHEMA Bible Training Center where he graduated in Supportive Ministries in 1992. At that time he began serving in the media ministries for Kenneth Hagin Crusades.
Pastor Kevin is currently the Director of the Trinity Outreach Center, where God is using him to minister to over 100 souls each week. The Trinity Outreach Center supplies support to the community of Algood and the Upper Cumberland region through the distribution of food, clothing, benevolence, and most importantly, spiritual instruction and support. Pastor Kevin also oversees several Trinity Helps Ministries, including Greeters, Hearing Impaired, Host and Hostess, Information Center, Traffic Control, Trinity Tram, Trinity Bookstore, and Water Baptism.
April has lived in Cookeville most of her life. After high school, she also attended RHEMA Bible Training Center where she met and later married Pastor Kevin. She currently works in the Putnam County School System. She also oversees the activities of our TLC Women's Ministries, and works in various other ministries.
The Friezes have two children, Kaden and Katelyn.
Jason and Kim Stanford
Pastor - Chi Alpha Campus Ministry & Assimilation Ministry - EmailJason and Kim Stanford are the directors of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Trinity’s college ministry on the campus of Tennessee Technological University. Jason has been a part of Trinity since 1981. Kim started coming to Trinity in1999. They met each other while both were involved in Chi Alpha activities, and later married. They are blessed with three children, Jacob, Connor, and Addison.
Jason sensed the call of God for ministry during his senior year at Cookeville High. Upon graduation, he enrolled at RHEMA Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After graduation from RHEMA, Jason moved back to Cookeville. He enrolled at Tennessee Tech. and graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
While at Tennessee Tech., Jason became a member of Chi Alpha and served as student president for 4 years. He also participated in campus ministry training conferences in Los Angeles, California and Springfield, Missouri. Since then, the Stanfords have served as youth pastors and look forward to providing the students of TTU with a ministry experience that challenges them to live out their faith.
The Stanfords welcome all students to the many exciting activities at Chi Alpha including their weekly worship service on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at the Chi Alpha building on 12th St. For more info stop in and see us at 185 W. 12th Street (directly across from Tech Fitness Center), or you may call us at 931-528-7003.
Chris and Andrea Burnett
Pastor - Music and Arts - EmailPastor Chris Burnett was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. He gave his heart to the Lord at an early age in the church where his father serves as associate pastor. He became the church pianist at the age of 15 and surrendered to God's call into ministry when he was 17, and has since become actively involved in many facets of church ministry, including music and arts, youth, children's ministry, and preaching the Word of God.
Pastor Chris has a Bachelor of Music Degree from Eastern Kentucky University.
Andrea grew up as a PK (Pastor's Kid) in the Columbus, Ohio area before moving to Kentucky where she eventually married Chris. She taught fifth through eighth grade in a Christian School for over five years. Andrea has also enjoyed working with youth in music and drama, as well as helping Pastor Chris lead worship during services.
Jeremy & Jessica Williams
Pastor - FUEL Student Ministries - EmailPastor Jeremy and Jessica Williams are the newest members to Trinity's Pastoral Staff. Originally from Alabama, Pastor Jeremy comes to Trinity with a burning desire to see young people change their lives through the life of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Jeremy is a graduate of the Master's Commission Ministry School. During his five years with Master's, he received training and experience for ministry in several different areas including: working with the homeless, street ministry, eldercare, urban outreach, pastoral care, high school outreaches, children's ministry, and youth ministry. He also worked with the Nashville chapter of Youth for Christ and incorporated Campus Life programs in area schools.
Jeremy and Jessica have two sons, Kaden and Bentley, and a daughter, Ella.
Staff
Rose Brown
Administrative Assistant - EmailRose Brown, who joined the staff in 2004, is the Administrative Assistant to the Men & Women's Ministries, Single Ministries, Outreach & Evangelism, and LIFE Groups. She is originally from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rose has been involved in several ministries at Trinity including Children's Ministries. She presently serves as the director of Elevate Kids, our ministry for Kindergarten and 1st graders.
Rose and her husband, Roger, have one son and daughter-in-law: Justin and Cameron, and two grandchildren: Holly and Addison.
Keith Davis
Maintenance and Grounds - EmailKeith has been on staff at Trinity since 2000, and works in our Maintenance and Grounds Departments. In addition to working for Trinity, Keith volunteers as a Fire Fighter and is studying to be an EMT. He and his wife, Jessica, have one son, Adyn.
Keith has ministered in many areas at Trinity including: First Reponders, Usher Ministry, Mission Possible Puppet Team, and SuperChurch.
Ken Davis
Director - Media Ministries - EmailKen is Trinity's Media Director and has been on the Trinity Team since 2002. Ken is in charge of the production of broadcast and internal media, including: TV, radio, and internet. Ken is originally from Cookeville, Tennessee and attended Tennessee Tech University and Middle Tennessee State University.
Ken's past involvement with Trinity includes: the Royal Rangers, the Traffic Team, and our Little Champions Ministry.
GET INVOLVED...Ken is looking for a volunteer assistant who could learn all aspects of video production and live production. If you are interested in volunteering in this capacity, please click on his e-mail tab and send Ken your contact information.
He and his wife, Kelly, have three sons: Brandon, James, and Charles.
Jennifer Dunn
Director - Administrative Assistant and Office Manager - EmailJennifer Dunn joined the Trinity Staff in 2000. She is Trinity's Office Manager and Assistant to our Senior Pastor, Mike Campbell. She has a Bachelors Degree from Tennessee Tech University in Elementary Education, and is originally from Newport, Tennessee.
Jennifer has worked in various ministries at Trinity Assembly. She filled the office of Pastor over Christian Education and has worked in various Children's Ministries, including Children's Church, Little Champions, VBS, Day Camps and Spring Break Camps, and Missionettes.
GET INVOLVED...We are always looking for volunteers who can work in the office. Click on Jennifer's e-mail tab if you can file, type, shred, or organize. She'll put you to work.
Jennifer and her husband, Terry, have one daughter, Erin.
Kathy Key
Secretary & Receptionist - EmailKathy Key, Trinity’s Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to our Outreach Center director, joined the Trinity staff in 2004. If you call or come by the Trinity Office, Kathy will be the first person you speak with.
Kathy has been involved in various ministries, including the Greeter Ministry, Communion, and Hallelujah Night.
She and her husband, Richard, have one daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Jeremy, and two grandchildren: Laylah and Christian.
Patty Klemm
Director - Publications, Advertising, and Promotions - EmailPatty Klemm heads up Trinity’s Advertising, Publications, and Promotions Departments. She has been on staff since 1991. Patty oversees the production of all of Trinity's major print projects, advertising, promotional campaigns, and web data. She is originally from Adrian, Michigan and attended Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.
Patty's past involvement with Trinity includes: former Music Pastor, various Children's Ministries, Women's Ministries, LIFE Group Ministries, and the Trinity Bookstore. She currently heads up Trinity's Photography Team.
Patty and her husband, John, have three children: Melissa, Kristin, and Tyler.
Stephanie Koehler
Director - After School Program - EmailStephanie oversees Trinity's After School Program and has been on staff since 2003. She is from Cookeville, Tennessee and has worked in various Trinity programs, including Little Champions, Vacation Bible School, Hospitality Ministry, and TLC Food Teams.
Stephanie and her husband, Tim, have three children, Hannah, Haven, and Stone.
Tammy Martorana
Administrative Assistant - EmailTammy Martorana is the Administrative Assistant to the directors of Trinity's Christian Education, Music, and Children’s Ministries. She has been on staff since 2003. Tammy is originally from Newport News, Virginia and attended Tennessee Tech University and is pursuing a ministerial degree through the Berean School of the Bible and Global University.
Tammy is a charter member of the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at Tennessee Tech University, and has worked in various Children's Ministries, including Little Champs, KinderChurch, Ministry Movers, VBS, and Hallelujah Night. She is currently involved with Trinity's Music Department.
Tammy shares her home with her children, Toulouse and Duchess - her wonderful cats.
Kay Sauceman
Director - Trinity Tots Mothers Day Out Program - EmailKay, who is married to Nate, has been on staff at Trinity since 2005. She oversees our Trinity Tots Mother's Day Out Program. Kay is from Cookeville, Tennessee and attended Tennessee Tech University. Kay is the Co-Director of our Little Champions Ministry and is an Mpact for Girls leader. She has been involved in the Trinity Choir, Signing Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and Hallelujah Night.
Kay and Nate have six children: Matthew, Mara, Alex, Hunter, Michael, and Jordan.
Ron Stanford
Director - Facilities - EmailRon has been on Trinity's Staff since 2004 and is the Director over Facilities, Grounds, and Maintenance. Ron and his wife, Trish, have three children and six grandchildren.
Ron and Trish served on Trinity's Board of Directors for several years prior to accepting this position. Currently, the Stanfords volunteer in Trinity's Rangers for Boys Program.
Dale Sullivan
Facilities - EmailDale works in Trinity's Housekeeping Department and has been on staff since 2002. He and his wife, Chris, have two daughters and a granddaughter.
Dale heads up Trinity's First Impressions Team, and Chris is a teacher in our Little Champions Ministry.
Board
Howard and Melinda Bilbrey
Elected 2007 - EmailHoward is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University and is a Senior Vice President at Jackson Bank and Trust. Melinda is the Admission Coordinator at Masters Health Care Center. The Bilbreys have one daughter, Sara. They serve in the Healing School, Counting Team, and Water Baptism Ministries.
Paul and Lacey Roberts
Elected 2007 - EmailPaul and Lacey met in church and were married in 1998. He is a graduate of TTU and works at Hugh Bailey and Associates. Paul is the head of our Usher Ministry and Lacey is the Director of our Information Center, and works with the Counting Team, Little Champions Ministry, and Vacation Bible School.
Alton and Nancy Roark
Elected 2009 - EmailAlton and Nancy are graduates of TTU and taught school for 30 years. They have recently retired and Alton is working as a General Contractor, while Nancy cares for their grandchildren. The Roarks have two children, Gretchen and Josh. Both Nancy and Alton are involved with Trinity's Music Ministry.
Jim and Patsy Harcum
Elected 2009 - EmailJim and Patsy, who are originally from Virginia met while he was attending college. Jim obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and went on to attend law school in Nashville, Tennessee. After working for 30 years as a Special Agent for Naval Investigative Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jim worked as a security consultant and private investigator. Now retired, Jim and Patsy have three children, Jodi McAbee, Jimmy Harcum, and Brandon Harcum. Jim and Patsy both serve in Little Champions. Jim is an Usher, while Patsy is a Greeter and serves on the TLC Food Team.
Brian and Penny Gilliam
Appointed in 2009 - EmailBrian and Penny met and married while attending Tennessee Tech University. Brian now manages Overton-Pickett Farmers Co-op and Penny works at Livingston Middle School. They have two children, a son, Austin and a daughter, Jessica. Brian serves in the Usher Ministry and Penny serves at the Information Center Ministry.
Tony & Celeste Gammon
Elected 2011 - EmailTony graduated from TTU with a degree in Business Management. He is the owner of New Day Services. Celeste graduated from Carson Newman College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a stay at home engineer and owner of Personal Pilates. The Gammons have three children, Grace Ann, Grant, and Grady.
Together, the Gammons serve on Trinty's Mission's Committee. Tony is the Director of our Rangers for Boys Ministries; Celeste volunteers in our Mpact Girls Ministries and in our TLC Women's Ministries.