Pastoral and Ministry Staff

Bill Clark

Interm Minister

334.262.3892

Bill was born and raised in Montgomery and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church with his family.  He attended the University of Alabama where he helped start an Intervarsity Christian Fellowship ministry. Following graduation, Bill spent four years in the United States Army, and then earned an MDiv. from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He has pastored churches in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Connecticut, and Tennessee. In the past eight years, Bill served as interim pastor at four different churches prior to filling the role as Trinity’s Interim Minister starting May 1, 2023.

Bill and Cecelia were married at Trinity Presbyterian Church while he was a ministry intern at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Montgomery. They have three adult sons, two of whom are married, and four grandchildren under the age of four.

Michael Howell

Assistant Minister

334.262.3892 ext. 121

Michael is from Hartselle, Alabama. He holds degrees from Jacksonville State University (BA), and Reformed Theological Seminary (MCE and Mdiv).

He and his wife, Frosty, have four adult children and nine grandchildren. His hobbies include hiking, camping, hunting, and reading.

Kurt Cooper

Assistant Minister

334.262.3892 ext. 152

Kurt was born in Charleston, South Carolina, but calls Tupelo, Mississippi, his hometown. He is married to Marty, from West Point, and they have two sons, Campbell and Grayson.

Kurt received a B.A. in business administration from Mississippi State University, and his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary.

Kurt currently serves as our Youth Minister.

Mark Nabholz

Director of Music

334.262.3892 ext. 137

Mark Nabholz was born in northern Minnesota into a pastor’s home. He met his wife, Fran, while they were both students at Houghton College (NY). He earned his M.M. in conducting at the Eastman School of Music, and his D.M.A. in choral conducting from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. Before joining the staff at Trinity in 2021, he was Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Mississippi College, near Jackson. 

Mark and Fran have four adult children: Chris (Audrey), Tim (Grace), Will, and Laura; and two adorable grandchildren. 
 

Shannon MATHAI

Organist and Assistant Music Director

334.262.3892 ext. 132

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Master of Music in Organ Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She has served as Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford, New Jersey, and Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in Manhattan. She has also served as Assistant Director of the New York City Children’s Chorus.

In 2012 she founded the Murphy Piano Studio, where she teaches private piano and organ lessons. Under her coaching, several students have won spots at both the Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented, and LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Art.

Tom Danielson

Interim Executive Director

334.262.3892 ext. 129

Tom was raised in rural Pennsylvania near State College. He holds degrees from Houghton College (BA) and Central Michigan University (MA). He joined the Trinity Church staff following thirty years of service in the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Diane, have two adult children and three grandchildren. Tom’s hobbies include reading, fishing and kayaking.

Shea Henry

Assistant Director of Youth Ministries

334.262.3892

Shea has been a member of Trinity church since 2012, and she graduated from Trinity Presbyterian School in 2016. She graduated from Auburn University in May 2020, with her degree in Human and Family Studies. 

Shea was an Auburn University cheerleader from 2017-2020, and she was very active in the Auburn Student Athlete Advisory Committee, FCA, and community service throughout the Auburn- Opelika area. 

Lucy Freeman

Director of Children's Ministries and Trinity Preschool

334.262.8830

Lucy has been on staff with Trinity Preschool since 2015, and she has served as the Preschool Director since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Auburn University.

Lucy and her husband, Nick, have been members of Trinity Church for thirteen years. They have four children: Millie, James, Charlie, and Virginia. 

Denise Taylor

Assistant Director of Children's Ministries

334.262.8830

Denise has been a member of Trinity Church since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Mathematics Education from Troy University and completed Masters work in Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University.  

Denise and her husband, Harrison, have three children:  William, Timothy and Rachel

Mike Hogg

Church Administrator

334.262.3892 ext. 130

Mike is a Montgomery native and graduate of Auburn University where he earned his degree in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Mike is married to Teresa and they have one son, Michael.

He enjoys golf, P. F. Chang’s, and cupcakes.

Julie Lash

Coordinator of Missions

334.262.3892 ext. 143

Julie is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a BA in Communications. She has served in such roles as Communications Manager of The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Public Relations Coordinator for O2 Ideas, Press Aid for the Governor’s Press Office, and Grant Coordinator for the Alabama Hospital Association. 

Julie has been a member of Trinity Church since birth and is a member of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class. She and her husband, Gerry, have 3 adult children, George, Joe, and Borden. Julie is the daughter of Peggy Phelps and the late Judge Joe Phelps. 

Caroline Williams

Coordinator of Ministries

334.262.3892 ext. 134

Caroline is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Spanish. She has served as a teacher in various roles and most recently taught Spanish at Eastwood Christian School. She previously taught at The Montgomery Academy and Trinity Presbyterian School. 

Caroline has been a member of Trinity Church since 1990, and she has taught Women’s Bible Studies for many years. Caroline and her husband, Ken, have two adult children: Kendall Williams and Jessica McKinney. Caroline is the daughter-in-law of Patty Williams Seale and the late Jesse Williams III. Ken and Caroline are members of the New Mercies Sunday School Class.

Becky Canerday

Care Coordinator

334.262.3892

Becky grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and is a lifelong Presbyterian. She and her husband, Vic, have two grown children, Bucky and Jannell. She graduated from Auburn University and has been on staff at Trinity Church since 1985.

Becky enjoys needlepointing, gardening, hiking, bicycling and hunting.

Luke Hall

Head of Outreach

334.262.3892

Luke grew up at Trinity Presbyterian Church, attended the University of Mississippi and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is married to Rachel Hall, a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Auburn University. They moved back to Montgomery in 2018 and joined TPC.  They have three young children: Becca, Reese, and Forrest.

Support Staff

Nita Carter

Nursery Supervisor

334.262.3892 ext. 161

Shannon Conner

Assistant to Children, Youth, and Missions

334.262.3892 ext. 126

Helen Herndon

Assistant to the Senior Pastor

334.262.3935 ext. 127

JOAN LASSETER

Bookstore Manager

334.262.3935

Rachel Phillips

Executive Assistant

334.262.3892 ext. 123

Beth Shephard

Chef

334.262.3892 ext. 138

Angie Stallings

Bookkeeper

334.262.3892 ext. 154

Les Williams

Sexton

334.262.3892 ext. 158