ABOUT TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HONOLULU, HAWAII

ARTICLES OF FAITH

We join ourselves together as a spiritual body of baptized believers in Christ Jesus, who are personally committed to sharing the good news (Gospel of Salvation) to all mankind.

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction;

that it has God for its author,for its end, and truth without

any mixture of error for its matter that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us, and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds,

and opinions shall be tried.

TMBC HISTORY

On March 12, 1968, Reverend Rubin L. Creel, inspired by a vision from God, made a heartfelt plea over KNDI radio’s “Gospel Music Time,” inviting listeners to gather at his home to

a church. Nine individuals answered his call, leading to the founding of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church (TMBC) on April 28, 1968.

The church held its first worship service in

two classrooms at Aiea Elementary School.

Later that year, due to rapid membership

growth, TMBC relocated to a Quonset hut at

63 Chicago Avenue in Halawa.

"A Legacy of Faith"

KEY MILESTONES

 1969 – TMBC joins the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
 1970 – To accommodate its growing congregation, TMBC worships in a converted theater in Aiea for two years.
 1972 – TMBC becomes a member of the Pacific Southwest Region of American Baptist Churches.
 1972 – 1977 – Services are held in a tent located in Pearl City.
 1983 – The Voices of Trinity record two gospel music albums.
 1986 – The congregation moves into its current sanctuary.
 2002 – The former sanctuary is renovated and repurposed as the Administrative Office.
 2003 – The Reverend Rubin L. Creel Education Building opens.
 2004 – Minister Alexis Conner becomes the first female minister ordained at TMBC.
 2007 – TMBC joins the American Baptist Church of Los Angeles as a regional member.
 2011 – TMBC’s All-4-Him ministry embarks on a mission trip to Haiti.
 2014 – TMBC purchases its current property.
 2017 – Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Cook becomes Pastor, bringing a vision of “Reaching, Touching, Impacting the Community.”
 2018 – TMBC celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
 2023 – TMBC marks its 55th Anniversary.
 2023 – TMBC honors five of its “Living Legends” by dedicating the Willie Bennermon Legacy Room,
George & Lillian Long Fellowship Hall, and James “Kimo” & Gwen Scott Youth Annex in their honor.
Through decades of faith, service, and growth, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church remains committed to itsmission of impacting the community and spreading the Gospel.

MISSION

"Our vision is to shine as a beacon within the community, sharing the message of hope and salvation. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, guiding them toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ."