Our identity
We are ordinary people who have been transformed by the extraordinary love of God.
We believe Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life, and Lord of All.
We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to participate in God’s redemptive work.
We strive to be defined by the call to love God and love others, specifically the community of Ottumwa.
our leadership
MATT SELDEN
Lead Pastor
Pastor Matt and Brenna began their ministry at Trinity Church in August 2019. As Lead Pastor, Matt oversees preaching/teaching, is involved with all age-level programs, and casts vision for Trinity Church’s ministry to the community of Ottumwa.
Having grown up in nearby Oskaloosa, Matt is an Iowan at heart. He is married to his wife, Brenna, a lifelong Nebraskan. For fun, Matt enjoys being outside, all things Star Wars, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.
Matt has a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry from MidAmerica Nazarene University and recently completed his M.Div. through Nazarene Theological Seminary.
TIM BUSCH
Associate Pastor
Pastor Tim and Tiffany joined the Trinity Church staff in December 2021. As Associate Pastor, Tim oversees the worship ministry and “The Collective,” Trinity Church’s youth ministry. He is married to his wife, Tiffany.
Tim has a B.A. in Youth & Family Ministry from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
our beliefs
We are a member of the global Church of the Nazarene, a denomination spanning over 162 world areas.
WE BELIEVE in one God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
WE BELIEVE that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
WE BELIEVE that human beings are born with a fallen nature, and are, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
WE BELIEVE that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
WE BELIEVE that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
WE BELIEVE that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
WE BELIEVE that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.