Greetings and God Bless You! 
My name is Gene Maddox and I have been blessed to serve as pastor of Trinity since June of 2001. Some people call me Pastor Gene, while others call me Gene. Your choice. I have been given a wonderful wife, Leslie, and two incredible daughters, Bethany and Hannah.

As pastor, I seek first of all to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ.

Though I was a Methodist during my childhood and youth, it was not until age twenty at a non-denominational church that I realized that when Jesus hung and died on a cross two thousand years ago, He did it for me! I, because of my own rebellion was the one who deserved condemnation, but Jesus was willingly condemned in my place. I sinned; He willingly suffered and died. And now, there He was, loving me and offering me forgiveness! How could I help but immediately fall in love with Him?! How could I do anything else but surrender my life to Him and follow Him?! Clearly, this event was, and continues to be, the defining moment of my life. Christ is my reason for living. He is full of grace and truth! He is my life, my joy, and my Lord and God.

Since that time in the summer of 1974, He has led me to receive my Master of Divinity Degree (1982) from Asbury Theological Seminary, become a United Methodist pastor (1986), and receive my Doctor of Divinity Degree (2004), again from Asbury. In other words, I’m still very much a beginner.

Jesus Christ is my reason for being a pastor. Why in the world He called Gene Maddox to be a pastor for Him is beyond me. No one is more unworthy than I; and I have A.D.D. And yet…here I am!

My number two goal as a pastor is to lead our church to know Christ and make Christ known in our community and world. (Number 1 is the 2nd paragraph.) I pray that our church’s heart can beat more and more in sync with God’s heart and, consequently, more and more be His feet and hands to a hurting and dying world.

What can I tell you about Trinity United Methodist Church?

First, let me tell you what we do not care about. We don’t care about how much money someone makes, the color of one’s skin, one’s primary language, or one’s past. We do care very much about genuinely seeking to know and follow the Lord Jesus Christ (please read our “Mission” and “Vision” statements). We care greatly about being teachable and willing to learn and change and grow. And we care and are excited about the real possibility of you coming to visit us!

If you are looking for something more in your life, please permit me to suggest that the “something” you’re looking for is really a “Someone” whose name is Jesus! In His own Words,” come and see”! 

Blessings on you! Pastor Gene Maddox 386-546-2733