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| About Holy Trinity: Our History | Beliefs | Our Clergy & Staff | Vestry |
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Our Clergy& Staff |
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Reverend Dr. John W. Yates III, Rector
John began to sense a calling to ministry in high school, and he was active in leadership in Young Life while a student at the University of Virginia. Graduating from Virginia in 1996 with a BA with Distinction in Religious Studies, he then served for three years as Study Assistant to the Rev. Dr. John Stott, an Anglican scholar who has been described by the New York Times as the “pope” of evangelicals and by Billy Graham as “the most respected clergyman in the world today.” He earned an MA in Systematic Theology from King’s College, London in 2000, followed by a Masters in Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA with the Systematic Theology Award in 2003. He earned his PhD in New Testament Studies from Cambridge University in England in 2007. During his doctoral work, he served as Assistant to the Dean of the Chapel and as part time chaplain.
In 2007, the Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, PA called John as an Associate for Adult Ministry where he has been in charge of adult education, young adult ministry, marriage preparation, small groups, contemporary worship service, and design and implementation of all teaching and preaching series.
John and Alysia enjoy telling the story of how John’s grandmother, the late Mrs. Sue Tucker Yates of Raleigh, introduced them while Alysia was a student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Alysia’s parents and siblings live in North Carolina. Alysia also earned an MA in Church History from Trinity School for Ministry.
John and Alysia have four young children: Sylvia (8), Isabel (6), Jack (4) and Alexander (2).
John has held several leadership positions in Christian organizations (including Fellow and Board member of the Society for the Advancement of Ecclesial Theology) and has published several articles and books.
Email: johnyates@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 103
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Rev. David Cumbie, Associate Rector
David and his wife, Langley Bass Cumbie, and their ten-month-old twins, David Jr. and Mary Camden, joined the Holy Trinity family in July 2011.
David brings to his role on staff the maturity of nearly 10 years of volunteer and then full-time ministry experience with Young Life as well as 8 years of professional experience. After graduating from NC State in 1999 David worked for Kimley-Horn and Associates here in Raleigh where he served as a regional marketing coordinator. He then served for two years onYoung Life staff at the International School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. David is originally from Charlotte, while Langley is a native of Raleigh and a graduate of Meredith College.
David has strong gifts in discipleship and evangelism, and is a natural preacher and teacher. He has a passion for the city of Raleigh and a love for her people. He will be a strong partner to our rector as our church continues to grow in numbers and spiritual maturity.
Email: davidcumbie@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 102
Paul Harris, Director of Music Ministry
Paul grew up in suburban Washington, D.C., but has lived most of his adult life in St. Louis and Kansas City. He has degrees in music from Oberlin College and Washington University (St. Louis), and has spent a year in Amsterdam studying under a Fulbright grant. Paul has served in church music ministry for around 25 years. He is married to Cynthia, also an accomplished musician, and they have two grown daughters, Robin and Consie.
Email: paulharris@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 104
Jeremy George, Director of Student Ministries
Jeremy and his family come to us from Holdrege, Nebraska, where he was a Youth Pastor for seven years. Prior to that, Jeremy served with Youth for Christ in Wilmington, Delaware. With ten years of youth ministry experience, Jeremy is well equipped for the challenge of growing a vibrant ministry among students here at Holy Trinity.
Jeremy has a passion for reaching teenagers with the gospel message and helping parents come alongside their children as mentors in the faith. Jeremy met his wife, Charity, while a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Charity grew up in Italy where her parents served as Christian missionaries. In 2007 she was diagnosed with a lesion in her brain stem which led to severe neurological deficits and confined her to a wheelchair. Jeremy and Charity have three daughters, Sofia, Isabella and Nadia. Their family will be a great asset to our church community and we are grateful to God for bringing them here!
Email: jeremygeorge@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 105
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Susan Finch, Parish Administrator
Originally from New Jersey, Susan received a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University and an M.A. from Bucknell. Susan and her husband, John, were founding members of Holy Trinity Church. She was called to her present position at Holy Trinity in July, 2005. The Finches live in Raleigh and have four boys.
Email: susanfinch@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 100
Anne Thompson, Finance Manager
Although Anne grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, she fell in love with North Carolina after attending summer camp in the North Carolina mountains. Anne graduated from Duke University with a degree in economics. Before becoming a mother, Anne worked as a commercial banker and bank product manager for several years. She and her husband Stuart have lived all over the country and in Canada, but are thrilled to call Raleigh their home for 9 years. Anne was at home with her daughters, Lindsay and Grace, while they were young. She now enjoys balancing her part-time work at Holy Trinity Church with her family responsibilities. Anne loves to play tennis and swim in her free time.
Email: annethompson@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 101
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Alexis Booth, Children's Ministries Coordinator
(1st to 5th grade, Nursery)
A native of Florida, Alexis received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She and her husband, David, and two children, Connor and Amelia, moved to North Carolina in 2001. After serving at other churches as Vacation Bible School director and Episcopal Church Women leader, she has been led to bring our children into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to Holy Trinity Church, Alexis shares her love of teaching children as an art teacher at Cary Christian School.
Email: alexisbooth@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 106
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Robin Harris, Children's Ministries Coordinator
(Pre-School)
Robin grew up in St. Louis and Kansas City, and went to school in Moscow, Idaho, where she received her B.A. in Liberal Arts & Culture from New St. Andrews College. After graduating, she taught music at a local school for three years, took music classes at the University of Idaho, and was active in music and ministry in her Church. Then she relocated to Raleigh in order to be with her family (daughter of Paul, see above). In addition to working with children at the Church, she nannies and will receive her Master of Music Education in Choral Pedagogy (2012) from Kansas University.
Email: robinharris@htc-r.org
Telephone: (919) 833-4202, ext. 106
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