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Who We Are Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 From the Pastor  It would be my privilege to help you learn more about Trinity Baptist Church! Becoming part of a church family is very important, and I would be glad to assist you as you seek God's direction. As you learn more about us, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions that arise.
Trinity Baptist Church is a New Testament Church that directs its resources to the fulfillment of the Great Commission as given to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our motto is simple: Come, Grow, Go... This is a place where you will experience the love of Christ as you come to worship. This is a place where you will grow in your personal walk with Jesus Christ through the study of God's Word, through prayer, and through fellowship with other believers. This is a place where you will be equipped to be a more faithful, committed disciple and to be a more faithful, committed disciple maker as you go out these doors with the good news of a new life in Jesus Christ! At Trinity Baptist Church you will feel like you are part of a church family! You will find men and women committed to worshiping God, building up the body of Christ, and meeting the needs of others. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me personally at 06565-934322 or pastorphilip@t-online.de. I hope to hear from you! Serving Jesus, Pastor Philip Meet the Staff  | Meet the Pastor Philip Redmond serves as the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Metterich. He and his wife Tabitha have two children, Leah and Lukas. Pastor Philip is originally from Missouri. He is a 2006 graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, having received the Mastor of Divinity Degree. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State in May 2001 with a B.A. in German Language and Culture. Before that, he served as a pianist for 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. |
| Meet the Church Secretary Carolyn Padgett serves as our secretary as well as our church clerk. Her husband is Dean who serves as our Chairman of Deacons. They have been married for more than 20 years and have three children: Joshua, Courtney and Shelby. They have been members of IBC churches for 10+ years, serving in Frankfurt Germany, Jurbise Belgium and Metterich Germany. Carolyn is also a member of our praise team. She enjoys singing and using her spiritual gifts of administration for building up the body of Christ. |
 | Meet the Minister of Music Dean Padgett serves as our minister of music, chairman of deacon's and a Sunday school teacher. He has been married to Carolyn for 23 years and has served in the US Air Force for 22 years. They have spent most of his career serving in Europe. Dean is very energetic and loves serving people and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. |
Meet the Deacons  Clockwise from far left: Dean Padgett, Tim Weaver, Tommy Wilmoth, David Britt, Franklin Swayne and Jesse Merrill Trinity Baptist Church What We Believe
1) The Bible:
The Holy Bible is God’s revelation to man, and all of Scripture is inspired and authoritative. Scripture is without error, is totally true, and is complete. Nothing is to be added to Scripture and nothing is to be taken away.
Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalm 19:7-10; Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 21:33; Luke 24:44-49; John 17:17; Acts 17:11; Romans 15:4, 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-2, 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21, Revelation 22:18-19
2) The Godhead:
There is only one God. He is eternal and exists as three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person is fully God, and there is one God.
Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 10:30; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 1:7; Ephesians 4:4-6; Hebrews 1:8
3) God the Father:
God is holy, completely sovereign, all knowing, perfectly just, and uncomprehendingly merciful and loving.
Genesis 1:1, 2:7; Exodus 3:14, 34:6-7; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; Jeremiah 10:10; Matthew 7:11; John 5:26, 14:6-13, 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:4-6; Hebrews 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17
4) Jesus Christ:
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He is very God. He was born of a virgin and lived on this earth as a perfect man, both fully God and fully man. He died on the cross for our sins, was buried and rose from the dead. He is at the right hand of God and acts as our high priest and advocate.
Psalm 2, 110:1; Isaiah 7:14, 53; Matthew 1:18-25, 3:17, 11:27, 17:5, 28:1-6; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:34-35, 22:70, 24:46-47; John 1:1-18, 10:30, 12:44-50, 14:7-11, 17:1-5, 17:21-22, 20:1-20; Acts 1:9, 2:22-24, 7:55-56, 9:20; Romans 1:3-4, 5:6-21, 8:34, 9:5, 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30, 8:6, 15:1-8; Ephesians 1:20, 4:4-6; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-20, 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3, 4:14-16, 7:14-28, 10:12, 10:21-22, 12:2; 1 Peter 2:21-22, 3:22; 1 John 2:1, 4:14-15; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16, 5:9-14, 12:10-11, 19:16
5) Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and is fully divine. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, enables us to understand truth, cultivates spiritual maturity in our lives, teaches us, comforts us, provides assurance, bestows spiritual gifts, empowers us to serve, seals us, and gives us boldness and courage for carrying out God’s work.
Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18, 3:16, 4:1, 28:19; Mark 1:10-12; Luke 1:35, 4:1, 4:18-19, 11:13, 12:12, John 14:16-17, 14:26, 15:26, 16:13-15; Acts 1:8, 2:17-21, 4:31, 5:3-4, 16:6, Romans 8:9-11, 8:13-16, 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 3:16, 12:1-13; Galatians 4:6-7, 5:22-25; Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:4-6, 4:30, 5:18, 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 9:14, 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13, 5:6-7, Revelation 22:17
6) Man:
Man is created in the image of God with meaning and purpose. Because man is made in God’s image, all men and women are to be treated with dignity and respect. Man has rebelled against God and is guilty of sin. All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, resulting in broken fellowship with God. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and only through Jesus can we be forgiven and our broken relationship restored.
Genesis 1:26-30, 2:7, 3:6-7, 9:6; Psalm 8:3-6, 32:1-5, 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5, Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31, Romans 1:19-32, 3:10-18, 3:23, 5:6-19, 6:6, 7:14-25, 8:14-18; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31, 5:19-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22
7) Salvation:
Salvation is a work of grace that cannot be earned. Jesus Christ, who was sinless, died for our sins. Jesus Christ alone was the perfect sacrifice for our sins, and only through Him is there salvation. There is no salvation apart from Jesus Christ. If you repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, He will forgive you for your sins and give you eternal life. All true believers receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and have the assurance that their salvation is complete and eternal.
Matthew 1:21, 16:21-26, Luke 1:68-69, 2:28-32, 24:46-47; John 1:10-13, 1:29, 3:16, 3:36, 5:24, 10:9, 10:27-30, 11:25-27, 14:6, 20:31; Acts 2:21, 2:38, 4:12, 15:11, 16:30-31, 17:30-31; Romans 1:16-18, 3:23-26, 6:1-23, 5:8, 8:1-3, 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1:30, 6:19-20, 15:1-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21, 8:9; Galatians 2:20, 3:13, 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-9; Colossians 1:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 2:1-3, 1 John 1:7-9, 4:14-15, 5:10-12; Revelation 3:20
8) The Church:
The church consists of all true believers in Jesus Christ. Christians should meet together regularly for worship, prayer, teaching, the Lord’s Supper and fellowship. Scripture is complete and sufficient; therefore, it should serve as the guide for church practice and government. Christians are commanded to observe the following church ordinances: The Lord’s Supper and Baptism by immersion for those who have entered into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 22:19-22; John 10:16; Acts 2:42, 2:47, 8:36-38, 10:44-48, Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 5:1-3, 11:17 – 12:31, 14:1-40, 1 Timothy 3:1-16; Hebrews 10:25
9) Future Events:
Jesus will return to the earth and will judge all men. The unrighteous will be sent to Hell, where they will be punished forever. The righteous will be rewarded and will spend eternity in Heaven with the Lord.
Matthew 16:27, 18:8-9, 24:27-44, 25:31-46, 26:64; Mark 8:38, 9:43-48; Luke 12:40-48, 16:19-26, 17:22-37, 21:27-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11, 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:8; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:27-28; James 5:8; 1 John 2:28; Revelation 20:1-22:13
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