Church History

Trinity Fellowship was established in 1988.  The first meeting place was in the various homes of the six to eight people that were in attendance at that time. Preaching duties, for a time, were intermittently shared by several persons including Andy Taylor.  Andy, who was involved in an effective evangelistic ministry, began to hear the Lord’s voice concerning the ‘work’ in Sayre.  In June of 1989, after a time of fasting and prayer, the Lord began to reveal the vision for Sayre.  Andy and his wife, Julie, agreed to pastor the small group.  Services were held for a short time in the vacant Presbyterian Church building in Sayre. Then the small congregation moved to a building one block south of Main Street.  After a few years in that location the congregation outgrew the small building and then moved to their present location two miles east of Sayre on historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. The Trinity family continued to grow at a steady pace and in March of 1997 an extra service was added to accommodate the growing family.  In August of 1998 the property on which the building is located was purchased.  The property consists of 95 acres adjacent to the present church building.  The acquisition of this property has enabled Trinity Fellowship to grow and to continue to accomplish the vision that the Lord has imparted.  The last few years have seen Trinity experience phenomenal growth.  The family continues to grow with over 1500 people now calling Trinity their ‘church home’.  Construction is currently underway for a new sanctuary which will seat 1000-1200 people.  Long-range plans include a school of ministry, youth camp facility, retreat center and individual, rustic cabins to accommodate the “Juniper Tree”, a ministry devoted to the restoration of broken, discouraged or hurting ministries. 

 

Church Structure

Many people love God, but have become disillusioned with "the church".  Therefore, a church that offers a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and growth in His Word, without the clutter of an overly structured environment, has great appeal.  Because we want to maintain the integrity and purity of our spiritual purpose, we do not have a rigorous structure with multitudes of committees. Our church government reflects that, exemplified, in the New Testament.  We recognize the ministry of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher, known as the "fivefold ministries".  The Biblical pattern for governing the church is that of a 'plurality of leadership' with Senior Pastor and elders serving as the governing, decision-making body.  Deacons are the serving faction of the Body.  A great emphasis is placed on each individual finding his/her place of anointing and function in the Body of Christ.

Trinity’s worship services are known for their "relaxed" style. There is a genuine atmosphere of hospitality and friendliness, not often found, where individuals and families from all walks of life are making Trinity Fellowship their church home. People continue to grow and to bring in others who need the miraculous restoring power of God in their lives. Trinity Fellowship has been and continues to be a “church with vision!"

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