Better Together on Bascom Court
Trinity Assembly of God meets at a single campus at 101 Bascom Court in North Columbus, just off the interchange of Veterans Parkway and JR Allen Parkway and only minutes from the shops and restaurants of Old Towne. The congregation identifies as Pentecostal in conviction and is affiliated with the Assemblies of God through the Georgia District. Their stated mission, "Better Together," shapes everything from the greeting at the door to the way ministry is organized: every member, every gift, and every age group is invited to grow, do life, and serve alongside the rest of the body.
The church is known for an energetic but family-friendly atmosphere, practical Bible teaching, and a long-running connection with military families stationed at Fort Benning. Trinity has served as a spiritual home for enlisted service members, retirees, and their spouses through many seasons of relocation.
Lead Pastor Josh Garner has shepherded the church since 2022. A pastor for more than twenty-three years, he previously served churches across North Florida and Georgia and has held leadership roles within the Assemblies of God fellowship. He preaches in a storytelling style and lives in North Columbus with his two sons.
Four Truths at the Center
Trinity highlights four doctrines drawn from the Assemblies of God's sixteen Statement of Fundamental Truths as the core of what they teach.
Salvation forms the foundation of Christian faith: God's victory over sin in everyday life, bringing deliverance, healing, and restored lives to every believer, whether new to faith or long established in the church.
Divine Healing follows the example of Jesus, who "ministered with compassion and healed the sick." The church teaches that Christ still heals today and that believers are called to pray in faith and trust God with the outcome.
Spirit Baptism is the Pentecostal distinctive. Jesus promised power from on high so that His followers would be His witnesses, and Trinity teaches that this promise is just as relevant today as when it was first given.
The Second Coming anchors the church's hope. In a world shaped by natural disasters, economic shifts, and uncertainty, believers rest in the certainty of Christ's imminent return and share that hope with those around them.
For the complete statement of doctrine, Trinity points to the Assemblies of God's official statement.
Sundays at 11:00
The main weekly worship service begins at 11:00 AM and typically runs just over an hour. Small groups gather one hour before the service at 10:00 AM.
Services are designed to embody the "Better Together" mission. Each gathering starts with a time of authentic, energizing congregational worship led by the Trinity Worship team. Pastor Josh Garner then brings a relevant, practical message rooted in Scripture, followed by a time of response. The consistent encouragement on the New Here page is simply to "come as you are," and casual attire is the norm.
Guest parking is clearly marked near the main entrance, with overflow parking across the street when the lot fills. Trinity Kids programming for nursery-aged and elementary children runs alongside the worship service so that parents can engage fully in the message.
Wednesdays and Small Groups
Trinity's midweek ministry begins at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays and includes age-appropriate programming for infants, kids, students, and adults running at the same time. It is the church's second main weekly gathering and serves as the on-ramp for many of its small groups.
The Groups ministry also meets on Sunday mornings one hour before the worship service. Newcomers can connect to a group through the New Here pathway, through the Church Center app, or simply by asking at the welcome desk on a Sunday morning.
Trinity Kids
Cerra and Max Bowers serve as the Kids Ministry Pastors. Their team offers energetic children's services and nursery care staffed with caring, vetted volunteers who look forward to ministering to children each week. Trinity Kids programming is offered during both the Sunday worship service and the Wednesday night gathering.
Parents can pre-register their child for Trinity Kids and Nursery through Planning Center so that the first visit runs smoothly from arrival through pickup.
Trinity Students
Brandi and David Luck lead Trinity Students. The couple, parents of six, make their home in nearby Beauregard, Alabama, and frame their ministry in three phrases: forever followers, dedicated disciples, and lifelong leaders. They aim to engage students in Scripture, encourage them to use their gifts for the Lord, and send them out to live for Him at home, at school, and in their wider community.
Middle and high schoolers gather on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM alongside the rest of the church. They participate in two signature Assemblies of God programs:
- Speed the Light, the youth-led missions initiative that provides missionaries with transportation, audio and visual equipment, and other practical resources. Trinity dedicates one Sunday each year, Speed the Light Sunday, to highlight the program and invite giving.
- Fine Arts Festival, an annual event that allows students to discover, develop, and deploy musical, dramatic, and other artistic gifts for God's glory.
Trinity Students is part of the Georgia District of the Assemblies of God youth network, partnering with district events, conventions, and camps throughout the year.
Trinity Worship
Jake Russell is the Worship Arts Pastor, supported by his wife Courtney. Jake grew up as a pastor's kid, has been on worship teams since age twelve, and came on staff at Trinity in late 2022 after five years as a worship pastor elsewhere. He leads primarily from acoustic and electric guitar.
Three values shape the team:
- Authenticity: worship is a genuine response to God rather than a performance. The team pursues excellence because God deserves the church's best, but the goal is never to impress.
- Ability: each person is uniquely gifted, and the team invests in musicians and vocalists at every skill level so those gifts can be developed and used for the glory of God.
- Availability: gifts come with a call to serve. The team listens to one another, stays sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and shows up prepared.
The team curates a Spotify playlist of the original recordings of songs in the regular rotation so newcomers can preview the sound of a Sunday morning. Anyone interested in joining the team, whether in music, audio, video, media, or photography, is asked first to be an active part of the Trinity family and then to fill out a Worship Team application.
Groups for Every Season
Trinity Groups are small communities organized around the seasons of life. The church runs gatherings for general adult Bible study, young adults, women's ministry, men's ministry, and senior adults. Tommy and Terrie Basham serve as the Senior Adults Pastors, developing ministry for that stage of life.
Each group connects back to the larger Sunday gathering so that study, friendship, and accountability flow into the wider church body, with new leaders asked to apply through the church's planning center before they begin.
A Spiritual Home for Military Families
Trinity's proximity to Fort Benning has shaped its ministry in a distinctive way. For years the church has welcomed service members, retirees, and their families, offering them a stable community amid frequent moves.
Members of the Trinity family often share how the church becomes "an anchor" during transitions. Several military families have shared written testimonies on the New Here page describing the warm welcome, the steady friendships, and the way the church shows up during deployments and reassignments. The church treats this calling as a privilege: "It would be our honor and privilege to serve your family during this season of your journey."
Missions: From Across the Street to Across the World
One Sunday each month is set aside as Missions Sunday, when the church emphasizes and supports its AG missionaries around the world. The pattern is consistent: the regular Sunday worship service runs at 11:00 AM and the missions focus is woven into the morning.
Speed the Light Sunday, held once a year, highlights the youth-led missions fund that equips missionaries in the field with transportation and equipment. Trinity's giving pathway also flows through three other rhythms on the Give page: Pray for the staff, the community, and the lost; Serve by finding a place to give back time and talents; and Mentor by investing in others in a classroom, small group, or one-on-one.
Worship Anywhere: Livestream and the Church Center App
For those unable to attend in person, the entire Sunday worship service is livestreamed each week. The stream begins just before 11:00 AM EST and can be watched through the church's livestream page, Facebook, YouTube, or the Church Center app. Sermon archives from recent series are available on the Sermons page.
Giving is processed through Tithe.ly with options for one-time gifts or recurring donations. The Church Center app integrates with Trinity's calendar, directory, and small-group sign-ups and is available through the standard app stores.
Trinity maintains an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify, where a podcast carries the message beyond the Sunday gathering.