The most important news you will ever hear is the gospel – the good news about Jesus Christ. God created us to be in a relationship with Him, but our sin separates us from Him. Sin includes anything we think, say, or do that goes against God’s perfect standards. We have all sinned and fall short of God’s glory.
The penalty for our sin is death and eternal separation from God. But God loves us so much that He sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to rescue us. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He lived a perfect, sinless life.
Christ endured the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross. He took the penalty that we deserve. Three days later, He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death once for all. He is alive today and His victory complete.
Christ offers us forgiveness from sin and eternal life by placing our faith in Him. Faith means trusting completely in Jesus’ death and resurrection as the only way our sins can be forgiven. It means turning away from living for ourselves and following Jesus as Lord of our lives.
God will credit Christ’s righteousness to us when we put our trust in Jesus. He promises to transform us from the inside out by His Holy Spirit. Those who have faith in Jesus will spend eternity with Him in heaven.
These are the core beliefs that anchor everything we do. They represent what we believe to be the core elements of biblical teaching. These are the beliefs that help motivate and guide us as we seek to build relationships, serve the Lake Area, and point people to the power of the gospel.
Each doctrine points back to God’s loving plan to rescue humanity through his Son. Our prayer is that as you explore these summaries rooted in Scripture, you’ll walk away understanding both what unites us as the body of Christ and how you can get involved in our church family. Most of all, we long for Christ’s name to be known and for every person to experience the life, hope and purpose He offers.
We are a Southern Baptist Church and a member of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. We subscribe to the Baptist Faith and Message.
We’re passionate about connecting people to the life-changing message of the gospel. These core doctrines shape both what we believe and how we live and serve in the Lake Area.
Our prayer is that as you explore these key points of doctrine, you’ll come away understanding more of the gospel and how you can get involved in sharing His hope and love. Why not start a conversation with us to find out more today?
Our History
"Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the LORD has helped us.'” (1 Samuel 7:12)
A Faithful Beginning and a New Home
On August 19, twelve members of Trinity Baptist Church began meeting in a vacant house on Kirkman Street. This small but faithful group quickly grew to over one hundred people. Just one month later, in September, the church purchased property at the corner of Ryan and East Street to build their first permanent home, laying the foundation for future growth.
Welcoming Rev. Steve James
In August, Rev. Steve James was called as Senior Pastor.
Moving to a New Campus
On October 3, Trinity moved to its new campus at the corner of Country Club and Nelson Road.
Expanding with The Trinity Center
New opportunities for ministry were created with the completion of the Trinity Center, focusing on family fitness in a Christian environment.
Launching Trinity Kid’s Place and The Cavern
Trinity Kid’s Place, a state-of-the-art preschool and children’s facility, opened alongside the Cavern, which launched on the same Sunday.
Expanding to Serve a Growing Community
On January 6, 2013, recognizing the growing Hispanic community in the Lake Area, Trinity launched Iglesia de Hispana Lake Charles, a dedicated Hispanic worship service. Later that year, on August 18, the church opened the North Venue as a second worship space to accommodate the rapid growth and overflow from the Central Venue.
Devastation from Hurricane Laura
On August 27, much of the church and its surrounding buildings were damaged in the wake of Hurricane Laura.
Reopening the Central Venue
After extensive repairs following the damage from Hurricane Laura, the Central Venue reopened on December 5.
Honoring the Past and Welcoming the Future
After 27 years, Pastor Steve James retired, leaving behind a legacy of faithful shepherding. Following his retirement, by majority vote, Dr. David Rose was called to be the next Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, ushering in a new chapter for the Trinity family.
