Rev. Jack C. Longley, Pastor

Rev. Jack C. Longley has served as Pastor and Head of Staff since 1978. His longevity has been a strength of Trinity Presbyterian Church. His desire is that people who walk on the church campus will sense that there is a God who loves them who can and will transform their lives if they will reach out and connect with Him.

Jack and Irma, his wife of over 47 years, have two daughters and three grandchildren. Prior to coming to San Jose, Jack for ten years served with Youth for Christ in St. Petersburg, Florida and Portland, Oregon; and as Minister to Youth, and later Minister of Outreach at the Arcadia {CA} Presbyterian Church for nine years.

Jack received his B.A. from Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana; he did graduate work at Cascade College, Portland, Oregon; and attended Fuller Theological Seminary and completed his theological work at Southern California School of Theology in Claremont, California.

He presently serves on the Trust and Nurturing Task Force and the Health and Church Growth Task Force of the Presbytery of San Jose. He has also served as a consultant in Conflict Resolution and was a network consultant for three years with the Alban Institute. He was an adjunct professor in evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary from 1976-1978.

Having majored in the Reformation, Jack and Irma have enjoyed visiting countries where this movement had its roots: Italy, Switzerland, France, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany. Jack loves traveling with Irma, vacationing in Hawaii, spending time with his grandchildren: Kris, Jacquie, and Tara.

Rev. Donald W. Hammond, Pastoral Associate

Rev. Donald Hammond is a Pastoral Associate at Trinity Presbyterian Church.  He is a church plant pastor of Communities of Hope. He was Pastor of Small Groups and Education at the Church of the Chimes for 23 years. Don has 35 years of ministry experience in children's, youth, adult education, and small groups.

Don was born in Hanford, CA. He is married to Norma who is a Middle School Teacher with an MA in School Administration. She is an accomplished pianist, choir accompanist, leads small groups, and works as a coach for couples groups. Don and Norma have five married adult children and nine grandchildren.

Don completed a four-year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970, including two deployments to Vietnam. Don became a Christian in 1969, earned a BS in Theology at San Jose Christian College, and is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America.

From 1971-1980, he served as Pastor of Education and Youth in the Chula Vista Community Church (RCA) in Chula Vista, California. Since March of 1982, Don served as Pastor of Small Groups and Education for The Church of the Chimes (RCA) in San Jose, California.

Don has developed well-rounded programs for the entire church community. He understands and works well at each age level. In addition to Christian Education and Small Group, he has worked extensively in worship, church operations, leadership, and church growth and assimilation.  He is a specialist in church revitalization and is a Discernmenterian for the Reformed Church in America.

Mr. Vincent Arishvara, Director of Youth, Children, and Collegiate Ministries

Mr. Vincent Arishvara has served as Youth and Children Director at Trinity Presbyterian Church since 2002, and in 2007 he lauched a college group. He has grown the children's ministry from ten children to more than 30 children today. Vincent plays many musical instruments, including guitar, violin, and piano, and has taught many of the youth to play some of these instruments. He also enjoys art and uses his art skills to decorate the church during the holiday season.

Vincent came from Indonesia and is educated as an architect. In 2005, he was called by God to give himself full time to ministry and is currently enrolled in the Fuller Theological Seminary where he is pursuing his Master of Divinity degree.

Mr. Ryan Tally, Assistant Youth Minister

Mr. Ryan Tally assists Vincent Arishvara in leading both junior high and senior high youth groups. He also directs the newly installed audio/visual system in the sanctuary.

Ryan has been a member of Trinity for seven years, and he actively participated in the Trinity youth group from eighth grade through his high school graduation in 2005. He is now enrolled as a full time student at West Valley College.

Elders

Elders are elected by the congregation and provide leadership for the church. Current elders are:

• John Adams
• Lowell Baker
• Bill Bishop
• Becky Black
• Gail Briggs
• Carol Coleman
• Jon Cox
• Elaine Drake
• Matt Faso
• Dorothy Stoner Gleespen
• Portia Mendenhall
• Tim Parmentier
• Janice Steele
• Richard Thayer
• Margaret Thompson
• Jeffrey Wellman

Deacons

• Gloria Baird
• Linda Bates
• Alice Cascio
• Joyce Crowley
• Heidi Evers
• Melinda Myrick
• Cher Peterson
• Joan Robertson
• Ida Strickland
• Glenda Thayer
• Bev Turner
• Buffy Wellman

In addition to the above, our leadership and staff include:

• Ms. Karen Warren, Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
• Mrs. Norma Perkins, Chancel Choir Director
• Mrs. Carol Griffin, Organist
• Mrs. Berdie Bowlsby, Organist
• Miss Cherie Curry, Pianist