Who
We
Are

Dr. Higgins is the founding and senior pastor of Trinity Church, having moved here in 1994 to work with the six couples that began the congregation. He is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, (1983, B.A. in philosophy), Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (1989, Master of Divinity, a three-year course of study in theology and pastoral care), and of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry near Pittsburgh (2005, Doctor of Ministry). He currently serves as a member of the Leadership Development Team of the Metropolitan New York Presbytery and has served on the boards of both Chesterton House at Cornell University and the World Reformed Fellowship. He is a member of the La Jolla Fellowship, the T.F. Torrance Theological Fellowship, and the American Scientific Affiliation. Craig grew up in the mountains of northeast Georgia, near Cornelia, and has been a fan of the Braves since the team moved to Atlanta when he was five years old.  He and his wife, Ann, have three children—Caroline, Andrew, and Abigail—and live in Rye.

Rev. Swanson serves as Trinity Church’s Executive Pastor. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM in 1999) where he planted a church in downtown Dallas as an outreach to spiritually disaffected youth.  He then served as an elder at The Village Church in New York City (PCA), while simultaneously working as the Director of Community Ministries as a pastor to the poor and marginalized at All Angels’ Church (ECUSA) for nearly ten years.  Before moving to Westchester, he served for ten years at Grace Vancouver Church (PCA) in Canada as the co-pastor and Executive Pastor.  Mark grew up in central New Jersey and is also a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. He is an avid hockey fan and foodie, and frequents visiting his family in NJ.

Rev. Magneson serves Trinity Church as Associate Pastor. He is a graduate of the University of California in Davis (B.S. in mechanical engineering) and the Newbigin House of Studies program of Western Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Before being called into full time ministry, he worked as a licensed professional engineer and volunteered for many years in the church as a youth group assistant, worship leader, small group leader, and in various other roles. His family have been members of Trinity Church since 1999, and Steve served for ten years as an elder. Steve and his wife, Amy, a physician, have three children and live in White Plains.

Lisa serves Trinity Church as the business manager. She is a graduate of SUNY Oneonta with a B.S. (Management Dietetics) but continued her studies in Information Technology. She worked at IBM for over 22 years both as an IBMer and as a contractor in administration, technology and marketing while providing IT support to both IBM and its customers. When it comes to supporting a small business office, all of it comes in handy! Lisa is a native of New York and enjoys capturing the seasonal beauty of this Hudson Valley area on camera. She has been a member for many years and serves on Trinity’s diaconate.

Jordan Wilhelm has his BM in Vocal Performance and Bible minor from Nyack College and an MA in Vocal Performance from Montclair State University. Jordan was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (2014-2015) and performed in the 2014 Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC. Jordan and his wife, Alethea Wilhelm, also perform their original music in an indie-folk duo called Truth & I. They have released a full length album, Floorboards (2013) an EP, A Midwestern Christmas (2015) and a single, Passing the Time (2019). You can learn more about Truth & I at truthandi.com.

Tammy Lum, pianist, is a critically acclaimed and versatile concert musician, numerous competition winner, founder of the Hudson River Pianofest and tenured professor at Nyack College, NY. She is also a NCTM (National Credited Teacher of Music) with MTNA (Music Teacher National Association). She made her U.S. solo debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1990. Recordings include Ballades and Ballads (2015), Piano Trios: Parker, Rachmaninoff, Chaminade, Liljestrand & Piazzolla with the Amasi Trio (2013), and My Treasure Box (Hugo Productions, Inc. 1999). Education: BM, MM – Eastman School of Music, participated in the Professional Studies Program at The Juilliard School, DMA – Manhattan School of Music. Dr. Lum and her husband, Leo Li, are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Songs Tammy Lum recorded for Trinity Church can be found on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKbSP1m25Pb55X9ZC_gCWw

Cullen is originally from New Jersey, and he grew up in a Christian family that was very involved in ministry. He was a Sunday School helper and teacher throughout his teen years and early twenties. He graduated from the “LIFT” program in upstate New York that was based out of a Christian camp called “Camp-of-the-Woods”. LIFT stands for leaders in further training and is a program that teaches outdoor education and biblical college classes. He was a missionary in the Dominican Republic serving as a preschool teacher and working on logistics for the missionary trips from Students International groups coming from the US to the DR. He is fluent in Spanish and currently studying Psychology and Counseling at ChristianCrown College. He has a heart for children’s ministry because children need Christian role models so they can grow in their faith.

Lidia is originally from Pachuca, Mexico, with a Mexican father and Peruvian mother. Since she was 12 years old, she has had a great passion for serving in ministerial areas of the Church like organizing camps, mission trips and community service projects. Her parents planted a church in a small town in Mexico 25 years ago, she served in Children’s ministry, Worship team and Youth ministry. She was the Director of Communications at Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Hidalgo, a prestigious university in Mexico where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has collaborated for more than 10 years with the IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). She has received leadership training from the United Nations, University for Peace in Costa Rica. She was an English teacher in private schools in Mexico in preschool, elementary and middle school since 2013.

John-Paul serves as Trinity Church’s Media Director. He is a graduate of Mercy College with a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science. He has worked in the field of marketing and graphic design since 2009. From 2017-2020 he served as the Creative Director for Lincoln Laser Lab; overseeing custom projects from foundational design, fabrication, and brand identity. John-Paul is a native New Yorker who grew up in Yonkers. However, his favorite team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. He enjoys going to rock concerts and slow smoking barbecue in his spare time.