Staff
Pastor
Duaine Griggs
B.S., The University of North Alabama
M. Div., Beeson Divinity School - Samford University
Bro. Duaine has been our Senior Pastor since 2001. He is known for his expository preaching style and for his love for his congregation. He is a true shepherd to this flock.
Bro. Duaine was born and raised in Scottsboro, graduated from Scottsboro High School, the University of North Alabama, and was a member of the first graduating class of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University. He was licensed and ordained by Center Point Baptist Church of Scottsboro prior to serving for 14 years as pastor at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Deatsville, Alabama and 3 years at Hodge Baptist Church, Dutton, Alabama.
Bro. Duaine has been married to the former Carol Robbins since August 1978. Carol is the administrative assistant for the Tennessee River Baptist Association. They have one son, Jonathan.
Minister of Music
Mark Warren
Mark has served as Trinity’s Minister of Music since January 1993. “My mission is to lead the believers of the Lord Jesus Christ to worship Him in spirit and in truth and to bring the unbeliever into His presence by the worship of Him through the saints and to glorify the Father which is in heaven,” says Mark.
Mark was raised in a Christian home as the son of Carl & Sara Warren. His father Carl was also a music minister. Bro. Mark walked the aisle of First Baptist Church, New Hope, Alabama, at age eight, but was 27 years old before truly accepting Christ as his Savior. He found that “old things pass away and all things become new.” The Lord then called him into the ministry, allowing him to lead in worship through song.
Mark graduated from New Hope High School in 1980, then attended Northeast Alabama Community College and the University of North Alabama. He is currently working with Harbin Ford.
Mark is married to the former Kim Collins. Kim is the organist at Trinity. Their son, is Collin.
Children’s Minister
Jenetta Hinson
Mrs. Jenetta is Trinity’s Children’s Minister. She and husband Jerry teach the 2-3 year-old Sunday School class, oversee Children’s Ministries such as Team K.I.D., Children’s Choir, Bible Drill, Mission Friends, and others.
She retired from Scottsboro City Schools where she served as counselor and teacher at Brownwood Elementary for many years. Jerry and Jenetta have 2 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
Mrs. Jenetta invites all children to get involved in the Children’s Ministry at Trinity.
Secretary
Martha Tubbs
Martha serves in a crucial capacity in the ministry of Trinity. She is often the first face new members see or the first voice people hear over the phone.
Martha has served as Trinity’s secretary since August of 1980 and has worked for six pastors. During her years at Trinity, she has taught Sunday School, Discipleship Training, Missions, and Vacation Bible School.
Originally from Tennessee, Scottsboro has been her home since 1971. She and her husband David are charter members of Trinity. They have two sons - Jeff, a math teacher at Scottsboro Junior High School, and Travis, an Appraiser for the Jackson County Revenue Commissioner’s Office and Sports Editor of The Clarion newspaper. She enjoys reading, crocheting, and working with pre-school children. One of her favorite Bible verses is Psalm 118:24, which says, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Music Secretary
Paula Crawford
Paula serves as Trinity’s Music Ministry Secretary. She loves helping Mark plan music programs, preparing the powerpoint slides for the choir and for the sanctuary, and making sure everything is ready for choir practice on Wednesday nights.
Paula is an Atlanta, Georgia native. She and her husband Chuck moved here from Warner Robins, GA in May, 1995. They chose the Scottsboro area because they felt this was “the most beautiful area in the United States.” They have no family here other than their “church family.”
Youth Minister
Jeff Tubbs
Being born and raised is Scottsboro, Alabama has been such a blessing. Scottsboro is a unique place with challenges and opportunities. As a 1994 graduate of Scottsboro High School, I can identify with students as they navigate their educational experience here.
I remained close to home after graduation to attend Northeast Alabama Community College and Athens State University where I acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. Working with students and doing math has been my goal since my senior year in high school. After 5 years of teaching math and coaching basketball and softball in Jackson County, I earned my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. In 2006, God provided me the opportunity to return home to Scottsboro Junior High School (SJHS) to teach math and coach basketball. Once I returned home to Scottsboro, God began to do a work in my life that can only be explained as divine. I met and married my wife Amanda and we were married in 2008. We have two daughters, Olivia and Lauren. In 2011, I felt a distinct calling to embrace a leadership role by serving as youth director at Trinity Baptist. Students have been such an integral part of my life since I began teaching. God continues to provide opportunities to reach students in school beyond the walls of the church. Building rapport with students continues to be my focus when relating to students. Serving as the youth leader in my home church where I grew up has been such a blessing. I firmly believe students should be exposed to God’s word. We have been marching through the old testament on Sunday mornings. Wednesday evenings are dedicated to discovering the truths in the New Testament. In 2013, I moved into an administrative role as the Assistant Principal (AP) at SJHS. Since that time, I have served as the AP at Scottsboro High School as well. In 2021, I became the Principal at Collins Intermediate School, a 4-6 school in our community. In 2022, I earned my Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of West Alabama. During the summer of 2023, I was named principal of SJHS where I am currently serving.
God is faithful and continues to provide opportunities to impact the lives of students through my chosen career. Watching our students grow in knowledge and understanding of God’s word remains exciting and fresh.