Who We Are
About Trinity Methodist Church
Our church is more than handmade brick, wood, and stained glass. It’s the faith of the people who founded Mount Zion church in 1840 and who rebuilt on this site after destruction by Civil War, fire, and storm. It’s also the courage to stand together for Christ in every era.
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OurMission
Living as, and leading others to become, disciples of Jesus Christ
What We Believe
Together, we want to reflect the teachings of God’s word in our world by the Lord’s grace, and to share Christ’s message of hope with everyone. Click below to see more about what we believe.
Our Leaders
Sam Clarke, Pastor
Our Pastor/Teacher, Sam Clarke, applies his unique combination of study and experiences to offer vibrant Biblical preaching and teaching on the Kingdom of Almighty God and today’s world.
Lynn McGill
Our Director of Music Ministries, Lynn McGill, is led by his conviction that music and musical talent are gifts from God, and that the performance of excellent music is a gift to those who worship Him.
Donnie Hartsock
Renita Hartsock
Have Questions?
Here are a few questions people ask us. Click on each link for our response.
We’d love to answer other questions when you visit, or contact us as shown below.
In March, 2025, church members present and voting unanimously approved affiliating with the Association of Independent Methodists (AIM). You can learn more about AIM on their website, www.AIM2020.com. We look forward to working together with other AIM congregations.
Trinity appreciates kids of all ages! We hold special events for children/tweens and families such as our Family Fun Fest, and a few families with children worship with us regularly. We have clean and equipped classroom facilities for babies and children, with adult care and teaching available for Sunday drop-in guests if needed. While we don’t currently hold weekly Sunday School for kids, we are prepared to when the need arises. We also offer care during worship by arrangement for disabled persons who need special attention.
Simply that we trust that the entire Bible was inspired by Almighty God, and is the ultimate authority for our teaching, beliefs and lives. The Bible is “a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path,” and is to be used by the church “for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness,” so that we are equipped for God’s service.
(Psalm 119: 105; 2 Timothy 3: 16-17).
Our Faith Heritage
Our history reflects the faith, work and perseverance of our founders and all those who came after them.
Trinity Church began with the founding of Mount Zion church nearby in the 1840s in eastern Williamson County. After the U.S. Army demolished it during the Civil War, members bought our current site in 1865 and began construction, even making bricks on site for the two-story building.
The building was almost destroyed by a tornado in 1897, and again in 1909. The stained-glass windows donated in 1916 have seen many changes, most recently our decision to become independent of the United Methodist Church.
Through celebrations and setbacks, the Trinity Methodist Church family and our historic facility continue to serve by God’s grace and power.