Jeremy Morris
Pastor – jeremy@trinitywavl.org
Jeremy Morris is a native of the area, born and raised in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He has worked both within the church and in the nonprofit sector. He has a passion for seeing people grow in their unique relationship with God and equipping the church to serve the needs of a diverse and changing society. His wife Laura is a professional photographer. She has a studio in Black Mountain and specializes in newborn, children, and family photography. Jeremy and Laura have a strong and confident daughter named Juniper. In his free time, Jeremy can be found exploring nature with his family, listening to old country music, fly fishing, playing disc golf, running the occasional ultramarathon, or walking their rescue dogs, Colby and Waylon (Jennings).
DUSTIN MAILMAN
Pastor of Family Ministries & Missions – dustin@trinitywavl.org
Dustin is a native of South Florida, who has moved through the mountains of Boone, navigated the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, and now finds himself at home in Asheville. He has a BA in Religious Studies from Appalachian State university and a MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Dustin has a background in camping ministry, urban ministry, homelessness advocacy, Fresh Expressions, and hospital chaplaincy. He also serves as an animator for Fearless Dialogues, a nonprofit committed to equipping those within and outside of the church with the tools to create unique spaces amongst unlikely partners with the common goal of sustainable social change.
Dustin has a passion for creating spaces of belonging, exploring the creative potential of Christian community, and pointing to the sacred worth of God’s children. Dustin’s interests include spending time with his wife and dog, reading 10-12 books at a time, conversations about music and art, and searching for the best cup of coffee.
Christie Kelly
Director of Worship christie@trinitywavl.org
Christie Kelly is a vocalist and pianist based most recently in Asheville, NC. After receiving her degree in Vocal Performance from Eastern University in 2009, she taught private voice and piano lessons in the areas surrounding Philadelphia. In addition, she served as full-time Music Director for nine years, leading various choirs and instrumental ensembles for both adults and children of all ages, and she collaborated with other local musicians performing at various events in the West Chester area.
One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 100. King David urges God’s people to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord…to come before His presence with singing and into His courts with praise.” God loves the heart of a worshipper, and absolutely loves to hear every voice and every instrument joined in adoration, no matter who you are or where you come from. Part of the joy of worship is the beauty of diversity that comes from everyone adding their own unique song and sound as their own offering to the Lord. A beautiful reflection of the body of Christ. Christie lives with her partner in Fairvew, NC and in her free time enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring scenic spots around the North Carolina mountains.
Adam Waldo
Organist
Adam Waldo grew up in Mooresville NC and started experimenting on his own with different musical instruments in middle school, but only started pursuing music seriously when he began organ lessons at the age of 14. He entered into the UNCSA High School program as a sophomore, and after graduating he continued at UNCSA to gain his BM in 2022 studying organ with Dr. Timothy Olsen. What Adam finds most attractive about the pipe organ is the range of what it allows one to do on their own. It has the ability to be very quiet and intimate while also being able to grow to overpower an entire orchestra. That range and diversity led Adam to write several transcriptions over the past years. To Adam music in its highest form is a way to express and feel those things which one does not allow themselves to express in daily life. It is through that expression that music can graduate from pleasant sound to Art.