THE BASICS

TRINITY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Formerly Church of the Lamb, TEC is a nondenominational congregation consisting of about 180 people. The church was planted in 1993 and has been meeting in its present location since 2007. Though most members live in the greater Fort Wayne area, many come from as far away as Auburn, Columbia City, Bluffton, Leo, Monroeville, Woodburn, Grabill, and Markle. 

WHY TEC?
Those who have become a part of our body generally refer to the following reasons for their involvement: 1) a high regard for Scripture and doctrinal orthodoxy, 2) love among the members, 3) an emphasis on discipleship, 4) a burden for persecuted Christians and the unborn, 5) a responsible board of elders, 6) prudent financial stewardship, and 7) a vibrant youth ministry. 

OUR BELIEFS
The Scriptures, as found in both the Old and New Testaments, serve as our final authority in all matters of faith and practice; we regard them as inspired, infallible, and inerrant.   Likewise, we adhere to the orthodox doctrines of historical Christianity as codified in the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Chalcedon Statement, and the Athanasian Creed. All teachers — of children and adults — subscribe to the Evangelical Affirmations (prepared by the Trinity Evangelical  School of Divinity and the National Association of Evangelicals). 

SUNDAY SERVICES
We meet every Sunday morning at 10:00. Casual dress is acceptable. A staffed nursery is available for infants and toddlers under 3 years old.  Children’s Sunday School is offered during the service for 6th graders and under.

YOUTH GROUP
Teens 13 years and older meet at 7:00 on Wednesday nights. The youth group meeting consists of praise, teaching, prayer, and fellowship. Various opportunities are provided throughout the year for ministry, conferences, social action, fun, and more. 

ADULT LEARNING
Several opportunities are provided for adults: E4 courses, Reason For Hope seminars, Equipping the Saints evenings, and Home Groups. See one of the staff for more information. 

SPECIAL SERVICES AND EVENTS
We have special services on Good Friday and Christmas Eve; both of which are very popular. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper four times a year, consisting of a modified service on Sunday mornings. Each summer we have a baptism service at the Markle Park, combined with a church-wide picnic and softball game. Other popular events include carry-in dinners, church camp-outs, skating parties, Ladies Night Out, conversational dinners, prolife activities, seminars, and our annual Fall Party.

LEARN MORE
Feel free to contact the pastor or any of the staff if you have questions, or would like to learn more about the church. You can also view an 18 page booklet that covers our history, practices, policies, and beliefs. 

OUR PRIORITIES

PURSUING DISCIPLESHIP
. . . teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.  Matt 28:19-20

PRESERVING SOUND DOCTRINE
Hold firmly to the trustworthy message . . . Titus 1:9   
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. Heb 13:9

HAVING EQUAL CONCERN FOR EACH OTHER
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Cor 12:25-26

EXERCISING DISCERNMENT
Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. 1 Thess 5:21

WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Col 3:15-17  

EQUIPPING BELIEVERS FOR MINISTRY
To prepare God’s people for works of service . . . he whole body grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work. Eph 4:11-16

HONORING THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Tim 3:16-17