Trinity Baptist Church of Idabel

Don grew up in Nebraska and came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1975.  His passion to follow Jesus led him to Grace University and Western Seminary where he prepared for a life of ministry.  He is married to Gala, and together they have raised four children:  Judy, James, John and Jenna.  Don and Gala have been in full-time ministry since 1984, serving churches in Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, and Texas.  Don loves the outdoors, sports activities (Nebraska football) and building meaningful relationships.  He enjoys people of all ages, and lives with a passion to know Jesus Christ and make Him known!

Andrew Riddle began serving as our Minister of Youth in March of 2011 and has served as our Associate Pastor since 2016. Andrew also faithfully led us in worship each week as our Minister of Music from 2011-2022. He was raised in Ashdown, AR, which is where his parents faithfully served as pastor and youth minister at First Baptist Church for many years.  He went to college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR, where he majored in Music and minored in Mass Communications.  During college, Andrew served at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Ashdown for three years.  He met Rachel in college, and they married in June 2009.  Immediately, they moved to Conway, AR to serve at Cadron Ridge Baptist Church for two years.  In 2011, God called them to Idabel, and they couldn't be more blessed since this is Rachel's home church.  Andrew and Rachel have two children, Anna Grace and Jack.

Andrew loves any sport and is a huge Boston Red Sox fan.  He also enjoys hunting, watching movies, and spending time with family.  He has a passion for music and students.  He enjoys worship and watching students grow in Christ. He is currently working on his Masters in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Discipleship at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  

Linnea Jennings began serving as our Director of Childhood Ministries in August of 2010. Having been born and raised in Garland, Texas, she has made Idabel her home since 1976. Linnea is married to Mark who operates a family owned logging business. They are the proud parents of Jaden and Raylee.

Linnea's favorite food is Italian, she enjoys watching romantic comedy movies, loves to cook, and loves spending time with her family. She is passionate about children's ministry and spends much of her spare time studying and planning ways in which children's ministry can be improved at Trinity.

The Lundrys are passionate about serving in various capacities at our church, always ready to lend a helping hand. Jacob teaches Ag at Haworth, and Jennie is a talented photographer and dedicated stay-at-home mom. Together, they bring a sense of pride to our new facilities as they work as a team to ensure it is ready for us to use each week in worship. Along with their three children, the Lundrys' commitment to the Lord shines brightly and they are a blessing to us all.