Carlin Poyner is a 2022 graduate of tbc’s Counseling program. During her undergraduate years, she was highly involved in student life. As a student mentor, she worked closely with Toni Elkins (tbc’s Dean of Women […]
Category: Alumni Spotlight
TCJ Spotlight Marquel Perry: Biblical Worldview in the Workplace
tbc Eagle and 2018 graduate Marquel Perry is currently manager of the largest Enterprise Rent-a-Car location in Jacksonville, Florida. Known for being open and bold in sharing his faith, Marquel believes that ministry and Christianity […]
2024 Alumni of the Year: James and Shelley Dinsmore
tbc graduates James and Shelley Dinsmore have been serving the indigenous Kekchi people of the Petén Department of Guatemala for 18 years. Both James and Shelley sensed a call to missions as young children. They […]
Bridging the Gap for Special Needs
Susanna (Edden) Zekas (B. S. Secondary Education ‘97) loves her role in Kaleidoscope, the special needs ministry of Trinity Baptist Church. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Susanna is married to Larry Zekas (tbc alumnus ’97) […]
The Importance of Guided Independence
Vaughn Brown has years of experience mentoring young people. His mentorship experience has impressed him with the importance of guided independence and the key role it plays in a successful transition into adulthood. Vaughn describes […]
Outgrowing Comfort Zones
Unpleasant territory begs for ministry. Comfort zones have a strong grip for a good reason. They provide comfort, security, and stability. However, healthy growth and ministry often requires stepping outside of what is comfortable. Alumnus […]
Church Planting in Jacksonville: Iglesia Local
David Uribe (class of 2020) is pastor of Iglesia Local in Jacksonville, Florida. David is originally from Mexico City and his wife, Estefania is from Puerto Rico. He and his wife serve the Latino community […]
Learning to Fight from Victory
Shannon (Bowen) Foldy is a 2004 Secondary Education graduate of Trinity College of Jacksonville. A talented singer, she travelled with the Aletheians (tbc’s former traveling singing team) for two years as a tbc student. It […]
