SENIOR PASTOR

PASTOR, TRINITY LAKESIDE

YOUTH PASTOR

Steve Elliott started his ministry at Trinity on July 10, 2016. Before moving to Pauls Valley, Steve had served as a student minister for 14 years at churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Steve grew up in Cushing, Ok. He got saved and was called to ministry when he was 15 years old. Steve earned his bachelors of ministry degree at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2003.

Steve enjoys working with students to help them grow and find their potential in Christ. He is most passionate about teaching students about sharing their faith and helping them mature as an obedient disciple of Christ. He also loves to help students laugh and have fun. Steve enjoys gaming with students as well as just talking and going through life with them. Steve and Melissa have an open door policy for their lives. They enjoy having students over to their house and love seeing them around the community.

Steve and his wife Melissa were married in 2002. They have four daughters who they love. They also have three dogs who one of them loves.

WORSHIP PASTOR

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

Ashley Gallagher accepted the role of children’s director at Trinity on November 21, 2021. Before moving to Pauls Valley, she served with Oklahoma Baptists at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center for 10 years. Ashley grew up in Stroud, OK and was saved at an early age. She was called to ministry at 14 years old. Ashley graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2016.

Ashley and her husband Josh were married in 2018 and have one son, Josiah. They also serve as foster parents and have had over a dozen children in their home.

Ashley has a heart for working with children and enjoys teaching Bible stories through hands-on interaction and object lessons. She is passionate about connecting with parents and providing resources for them to effectively disciple their children in their own homes.

SECRETARY

Chair