About Us

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Trinity Baptist Church was born on August 19, 1926, with twelve members who met in a vacant house on Kirkman Street. This small group of people were faithful as God quickly grew Trinity to over a hundred people. and was then named New Missionary Baptist Church. This small group met in a vacant house on Kirkman Street, but the group soon grew to over a hundred and bought property to build on the corner of Ryan and East Streets in September 1926.

In August 1996, Rev. Steve James was called as the Senior Pastor. On October 3, 1999, Trinity moved to its new campus on the corner of Country Club and Nelson Roads. The Trinity Center was completed in 2005, and features ministries centered around family fitness in a Christian environment. Trinity Kid’s Place was opened in March 2010, as a state-of-the-art Preschool and Children’s facility. Also, the Cavern Worship Venue began the same Sunday that TK’s Place opened. Recognizing a growing Hispanic community in the Lake Area, Iglesis de Hispana Lake Charles, a Hispanic Worship Service launched January 6, 2013. With the continued growth of the Family, a second worship venue opened August 18, 2013.

Currently, Trinity has over 4,000 members and four Worship Venues on Sunday mornings. Trinity has a great desire to reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From the Lake Area to missions around the globe The Trinity Family has been active in starting churches and helping hurting people. In addition to seventy-two churches in Africa, Trinity has started five churches within the Lake Area: Emmanuel Baptist, Boulevard Baptist, Sale Street Baptist, Twelfth Street Baptist and Calvary Baptist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have a child with special needs?

You and your child are so important to God and to us. We'd love to do everything we can to accommodate your needs so please reach out to us to let us know how we can do that.

What is the difference between the North and Central Venues?

There are slight differences in our venues. The music in the Central Venue is more traditional and features a full choir, orchestra, and band. Our North Venue's style is more contemporary.

How can I become a Christian?

Beyond doubt, this is the most important question anyone can ask. Learn more about Christ, salvation, and more, or reach out to speak to us directly. This is one of the primary reasons Trinity exists. We would love to talk with you more.

What is membership?

When we are born again by the Spirit of God, we become an important part of Christ’s larger family, the local church. It’s important that we, as believers get the encouragement and support that a Christian community provides. God did not create us for isolation but community. Membership is a scriptural expression of a covenant connectedness to a local church. It’s a commitment to partner with God and the local church as you grow in your spiritual journey and help the church fulfill its mission.

How can I become a member?

You can unite with Trinity in any one of the following ways:

A profession of faith in Jesus Christ, followed by Scriptural baptism
Affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, followed by Scriptural baptism
Statement of faith in Jesus Christ and Scriptural baptism
Transferring membership from another Baptist church of like faith

How can I be baptized?

Learn more about baptism, what it is, and more here.

The Beginning

Trinity Baptist Church began with twelve members who met in a vacant house on Kirkman Street. This small group of people was faithful as God quickly grew their number to over a hundred people.

August 19, 1926

A New Home

Purchased property to build on the corner of Ryan and East Streets

September 1926

Rev. Steve James

Recognizing a growing Hispanic community in the Lake Area, Iglesis de Hispana Lake Charles, a Hispanic Worship Service launched January 6, 2013.

August 1996

A new campus

Trinity moved to its new campus on the corner of Country Club and Nelson Roads.

October 3, 1999

The Trinity Center completed

New opportunities and ministries centered around family fitness in a Christian environment.

2005

Trinity Kid’s Place and Cavern Worship Venue opened

Trinity Kid’s Place was opened as a state-of-the-art Preschool and Children’s facility. Also, the Cavern Worship Venue began the same Sunday that TK’s Place opened.

March 2010

Second worship venue opened

August 18, 2013

Iglesis de Hispana Lake Charles begins

Recognizing a growing Hispanic community in the Lake Area, Iglesis de Hispana Lake Charles, a Hispanic Worship Service launched January 6, 2013.

January 6, 2013

A second worship venue opened

August 18, 2013

Hurricane Laura

Much of the church and surrounding buildings were damaged in this historic storm

August 27, 2020

Grand Reopening

December 6, 2021