Trinity Avenue is blessed with a strong pastoral and administrative staff.
our pastors & Staff:
Rev. Dr. Katie Crowe
Senior Pastor
Katie became the pastor of this caring community in 2012. She and her husband Rob and their son love Durham, and are excited about the ways that God is at work in and through Trinity Avenue.
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Lori Hardin
Director of Weekday School
Lori has been the director of the TAPC Weekday School since September of 2005. She is married to Jim Hardin and is the mother of three TAPC Weekday School graduates: Carolyn, Maren, and Jesse.
Email:
Phone:
919-530-8163
Harry Jansen
Director of Music Ministry
Harry has served TAPC as choral director and organist since October 1996. When not totally occupied with music, he enjoys advanced woodworking, competitive cycling and keeping up with his wife Jeanette and his two daughters.
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Tina Petrillo
Business Manager
Tina has been the business manager since the Obama Administration. She makes sure we have electricity and running water.
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Phone:
919-682-3865
Jenni Albright
Director of Children's
& Youth Ministries
Jenni has been at Trinity Avenue since moving to Durham in 2006. One of her greatest passions is now her job:working with youth. They inspire Jenni with their energy, kindness, and openness. She is honored to grow in faith alongside them.
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Grace Wakeman
Parish Assistant
Grace began working at TAPC, in 2021, as an audio engineer for worship services. One year later in June 2022, she officially joined the TAPC staff as the Parish Assistant. Grace enjoys centering prayer and making music.
Email:
Phone:
919-682-3865
David Steinbrenner
David has been with TAPC since Spring 2017. When not professionally "communicating," he enjoys reading geeky theology books, punk rock and hip hop music, and spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their two kids.
Phone:
919-682-3865