Having graduated from The Master’s Seminary with a M.Div. in 2006, Steve Hall has served in pastoral ministry for over 18 years. Steve now ministers as a hospital chaplain as well as serving Trinity Baptist Church with a primary ministry of teaching Sunday School for a mixed group of ages. Steve married his wife, Stacey, in 1998. God has blessed them with four wonderful children: Matthew, Lisa and her husband Brian, James, and Hannah. 

Chris Hough is the founding pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1995 with a M.Div. (with a concentration in pastoral ministry). In 1990, Chris married his lovely wife, Kayla. God has blessed them with six children: Hannah and her husband Michael, Jessa, Hayden, now in the presence of the Lord, Caleb, Camille, and Joshua.

Lee, his wife Carolyn, and their four children (Charlotte, Linwood, Susanna, and Luke) have been members of Trinity since the spring of 2018. Lee is a 2012 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and is currently stationed at Barksdale AFB where he flies the Mighty B-52.

In the fall of 2020 he began pursuing a Masters degree in Theology and Biblical Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2022 he transferred to Southern Seminary, and plans to graduate in the fall of 2024.

Michael was born in Freehold, NJ. Later, his family moved to Coral Springs, FL. In 1984, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Barksdale where he spent four years Active Duty and 31 years in the Reserves. During his time at Barksdale, Michael specialized in Avionics. Some of the things Michael enjoys are teaching Sunday school and spending time with his wife, Lillian, and son, Luke.

Topher Haddox is a grace-addicted husband, father, and sinner utterly dependent upon the Cross of Christ. He, his wife Betsy, and their two daughters Audrey and Addy first joined Trinity Baptist Church in 2020. Born and raised in Louisiana, Topher enjoys drumming, CrossFit, and spending time with his family (including their mini-Schnauzer, Cooper). He currently serves as Vice President of Operations for The Purple Guys, a regional I.T. firm. He loves going to see the Texas Rangers play and can smoke a mean brisket. Topher loves theology debates, a good podcast, and growing in understanding of the Word of God.

Joe was born in Falls City, Nebraska on July 24, 1943. He graduated from Peru State University, in Peru, Nebraska in 1962. While at Peru, he was saved under the witness of the Navigators. After college he was in the army for 3 years and continued his work with the Navigators. He married Charlotte McKinnon in 1973 and then went to SWBTS where he graduated with his MDiv in 1976. Over the next 14 years he served as a youth director, associate pastor and mission pastor. Joe and Charlotte have 5 children and 13 grandchildren. They are retired and enjoy spending their time mentoring and helping homeschool families, teaching Sunday school, leading a small group, and serving the body at Trinity.

Richard was born in Missouri and grew up in Jonesboro, LA. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University and began working at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport in 1995. He married Jamie in 1999 and they have three children. Richard and his family began attending Trinity in 2009.

Charles began attending Trinity in 2000 to woo a girl. He stayed because Jesus Christ the Bridegroom wooed him. He enjoys exploring Shreveport with his wife Tina and their children Noah and Lydia. 

Cameron has served as a Helicopter Crew Chief in the USAF since 2003 and was brought to Barksdale AFB in 2019. Cameron met and married his wife Maddie in 2006 and has been blessed with two sons. He and his family are currently endeavoring to add to their family through international adoption. Though a lifelong professing Christian, in 2018 Cameron felt God’s effectual calling, which led him to pursue a B.A in Christian Studies with plans to graduate mid-fall of 2023. He and his family began attending Trinity in 2021 with a desire to see all people glorify God through Christ.

Christopher works full time for the military and owns a local property management business. He graduated from LA Tech with a degree in Computer Information Systems and has various professional certifications. He and his wife, Rachel, have been married since 2007 and together they homeschool their children, Caleb, Elliana, and Andrew. Christopher enjoys spending time with his family and sharing in church body life, especially in a small group setting.

Doug and his wife Shellye married in 1973 while they were students at Ole Miss. A native of Shreveport, Doug was commissioned as a 2LT in the US Army upon graduation from Ole Miss, and served four years on active duty as an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer. He thereafter served 21 years in the US Army Reserve and Louisiana Army National Guard, retiring in 1999 as a Lt. Colonel. Following active duty he attended LSU Law School, graduating in 1981. He and Shellye returned to Shreveport, where he practices law in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Doug and Shellye had three children, Christopher, Jonathan, and Jennifer. Suddenly in 2009, the LORD took Jennifer. Shellye and Doug were founding members of Heritage Baptist Church in 1991, and joined Trinity in 2007. Doug's wife, Shellye passed away in 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie Chandler, along with husband Philip, has served as a biblical counselor since 2014. She is certified through The Institute of Nouthetic Counseling. She has been a member of Trinity since 1998. 

Lillian delights in being Michael's bride and homeschooling her son, Luke. She has lived in Louisiana all her life. She started her life journey in Houma, where she was born. Later, she moved to Alexandria and since 1992, she has been a resident of Shreveport. Her alma mater is ULM where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Lillian has been part of the Trinity family since 2007. She enjoys assisting her husband as he teaches Sunday school and worshipping with her church family. 

Jessa was born in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. In the Lord’s kindness & providence, she was adopted by Chris & Kayla Hough at the age of 6. She’s the second oldest of her siblings whom she considers to be her best friends. Along with being the pre-school/nursery director at Trinity, Jessa enjoys playing the piano with the church band. In November 2022, she married Eric, her best friend & husband. Lord willing, they desire to start a family of their own.