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Father Jim Hobby
jhobby.trinity@gmail.com
Rector

Father Jim Hobby has been a follower of Jesus since 1970, a husband since 1980, a father since 1983 and a priest since 1986. He and his wife, Shari, have three daughters, Elizabeth, Katherine and Angela. He graduated from Wheaton College with a B.A. in Christian Education, attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for two years and received his M.Div. from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Bishop Alden Hathaway ordained him as a deacon and later as a priest in 1986. He has served parishes in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Florida. Since 2009, Fr. Jim has been the Canon for Congregational Development in the Gulf Atlantic Dioces. He enjoys reading, teaching, and intense theological discussions. He runs regularly and participates in team sports whenever possible (what he lacks in skills he makes up for in intensity!). His greatest satisfaction, however, comes through relaxed time with his family.

 

Mother Shari Hobby
shobby.trinity@gmail.com
Vicar

Mother Shari Hobby was born as the 6th of 8 kids to a Wycliffe Bible Translator missionary family in Guatemala. Mother Shari attended Wheaton College (IL) and Trinity School for Ministry (PA), and spent 14 years as a clergy spouse before being ordained by Bishop Stephen Jecko in 2000. Married to Father Jim Hobby in 1980, they love to work on "keeping a great thing going" in their marriage. Mother Shari is the mom of three daughters who are her delight, joy and amazement: Elizabeth Joy (married to Daniel Hooker, September 2007); Katherine Marie (married to Jonathan Folkert, July 2010); and Angela Grace (married to Jeremy Cronin, June 2011).  Katherine and Jonathan made she and Jim grandparents with the birth of Darren Timothy, May 2011, and Elizabeth and Daniel expect their first, November 2011.  Mother Shari likes listening to novels on tape (while out walking or doing housework), computer games, playing board games, being outside and being with family and friends.

Laura Collins
lcollins.trinity@gmail.com
Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator

Laura Collins is originally from north Texas. She became a Christian at an early age. Her faith, which was shaped by her family, church and friends, developed into an intimate relationship with Christ through her yearly camp experiences at Kanakuk Kamps. Laura graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Services along with a minor in Business Administration. While in college Laura met Shane; in the fall of 2008 they were married. They now have a precious daughter, Evelyn Grace. Thomasville became home to the Collins family in August, 2010.

Jannette Corkery
jcorkery.trinity@gmail.com
Music Minister

Jannette Corkery grew up everywhere and nowhere, being the daughter of an Army officer, and doesn’t remember a time that Jesus wasn’t a part of her life.  Attending the University of Miami on an R.O.T.C. scholarship, she received both her Bachelor of Arts degree in music and her commission as an officer in the Army Reserve.  She has lived in Tallahassee, Florida, for almost 20 years, so she figures that’s long enough to call it “home.”  After serving as music director in an Anglican church with the Hobbys, she then served in several Methodist churches in Tallahassee as both an organist and a contemporary worship leader.  She is thrilled to be back in an Anglican community.  Married to Terry for 14 wonderful years, she has three daughters:  Christin, an Air Force officer stationed in California, Kimi (age 9) and Kelly (age 7).

Susan Groves
sgroves.trinity@gmail.com
Children's Minister

Susan Groves works with the children of Trinity as they grow as disciples of Jesus though Children's Church, Sunday School, and the Wednesday night "Kids' Klub." Susan has served with children's ministries since Trinity began in 2006. As a mom, grandmother, public school teacher, preschool teacher, Sunday School teacher, and former church camp counselor, the Lord has prepared and is continually equipping her in her role with children's minsitries. She is married to Rick Groves. They have three grown children and 5 grandchildren.

 

Kearsley Johnson
kjohnson.trinity@gmail.com
Bookkeeper

 

Carol Kelso

ckelso.trinity@gmail.com
Hospitality Coordinator

Carol Kelso was born in Atlanta, GA; but grew up in the central Florida area.  After graduating high school from Lakeland High School she went on to graduate from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA.  In 1987, Carol moved to Thomasville where she served for 9 years at Open Door Adoption Board of Directors.  Carol was Docent of the year at Pebble Hill Plantation and has served on numerous women's boards as well as Thomas County Home-school Board, Archbold Medical Auxillary, and is presently serving on Board of Managers at Wesleyan College.  For the past 10 years, Carol has been actively serving in the Tres Dias Community. She has also been a co-host of a local cooking show for several years. Carol has 3 wonderful happily married children who love the Lord and actively seek him and whom have blessed her with a total of 6 grandchildren.  Carol loves her Trinity family and is honored to be on staff here.

 

Jane Junker
jjunker.trinity@gmail.com
Parish Secretary

Jane Junker grew up just a few minutes from Thomasville in Ochlocknee, where she started 1st grade and attended the Ochlocknee Baptist Church.  After graduating from Central High School, she attended Valdosta State and Thomas College before marrying and having three children: Tara, Faith, and Roland, who have blessed her with a blend of new family members including spouses (Steve Newman, Michael Rose, and Amanda Fulghum) and grandbabies (Karlyn, Paislee, Mae, and Jasper).  Jane is married to David who many may know from his work at Publix.  After living in South Walton County (FL) for several years, Jane and Dave have now come home to be closer to their four grandchildren.  They currently worship at The Connection.  Jane feels honored to be able to work in a Christian environment where she knows God's work is top priority.

 

JD Simmons
Custodian

JD Simmons grew up in Cairo where he attended Cairo High School.  His parents, Jimmy and Joyce Simmons, raised JD and his three sisters, Libby (Surles), Glenda (Stegall), and Brenda (Colvin),  to be strong, independent, hard working children of God.  JD also has one niece named Taylor.  He was raised attending East Side Baptist Church in Thomasville, but he now attends the Cairo Church of God.  JD is single and waiting for the right woman from God.  JD currently works part time for Trinity, but is always available and eager for side jobs such as yard work, car detailing, or assisting in any array of other jobs.

 

Megan Young
myoung.trinity@gmail.com
Communications Support

Megan (Ford) Young grew up in Thomasville and has attended church with a large partion of the Trinity family her whole life. She graduated from Thomasville High School and earned a bachelors degree in Mass Communication from Georgia College & State University. She married Spencer Young in 2008 and they moved back to Thomasville to open Grassroots Coffee Company in Downtown Thomasville in 2009, where she handles all the Public Relations & Marketing. Megan also teaches group fitness at the Thomasville YMCA. Megan feels blessed to be even a small part of the Trinity team!