Our Staff & Volunteers
Our staff here at The Fire Place Fellowship are our family, and we honor them for their dedication and support.
Pastor Shanda Tripp
Shanda Tripp will inspire you on the journey of faith. She grew up on the mission field of Haiti and Old Mexico, she has spent her life helping others. Shanda has faced the worst of circumstances and never gave up. Now, Shanda has a strong tenacity to see you overcome.
In 2000, Shanda married into the Tripp family, part of the Trinity Broadcasting Network family, for 30 years. Along with her late husband Robb Tripp, a Grammy award winning music producer, they ministered globally on Christian Television.
Robb & Shanda Tripp Co- Founded, The Fire Place Fellowship, in 2004, Located in Hendersonville, TN. A thriving church that is changing lives. Shanda founded Love from Music City, a non-profit that is determined to change Foster Care in America and serve orphans abroad. The Non-Profit fully funds and operates Three orphanages in Haiti. One of the orphanages is exclusively for handicapped children.
She Was Healed, is Shanda’s latest book. Shanda invited her world known Mother-in-love, Edith Tripp & her daughter, Hannah Tripp to contribute. The book is Three generations of women inspiring you to overcome. Before the book went to print, her beloved husband of 21 years, Robb Tripp went to be with the Lord. Then just 71 days later, Edith Tripp joined her Son and Jesus in Glory. “She Was Healed” has become her tried and true testimony.
Trusting God every step of the way, Shanda is pressing on to Victory by Faith. You can watch her weekly program, “NOW with The Tripp Family” on The Word Network, Christian Television Network, Signing News TV and Journey Network. She is a mother, Pastor, Author, sought-after inspirational speaker, and visionary. Shanda has a keen ability to inspire others to make a difference.
Meet Our Staff
The Team & Volunteers
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank
Our Board of Elders
Mike and Sharon Madden
Elders
This precious couple have been members of The Fire Place Fellowship for many years and their faithfulness is something to be recognized. Over the years, Mike and Sharon have experienced hardships and setbacks, as well as wins and victories; but no matter what the situation looks like, they remain faithful and strong in the Lord. Their faithfulness, wisdom, and endurance cannot be matched. They are a blessing to this house and all they come in contact with.
Randy & Stephanie Hall
Elders
This is an amazing couple of God who are both gifted and very talented. This couple has demonstrated what unshakeable faith looks like. Randy was 100% healed of Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. On his previous scan, the doctors told him they cannot explain it, but it’s like he never had cancer! God restored Randy as if sickness had never entered his body. Randy is a walking miracle and is proof that God still heals today. Because of their unwavering faith and strength to continue on in the face of opposition, the church has benefited greatly from their loyalty and commitment to this body and their story will forever be known as VICTORY!
Pastor Jana Hinson
Elder & Prayer Pastor
After the homegoing of her influential husband, Dr. Larry Hinson of the Original Hinson Family, in 2020; Pastor Robb Tripp appointed Jana as the Prayer Pastor here at The Fire Place Fellowship. She graciously and humbly accepted the position. Despite some major oppositions she has faced over the years, this powerful woman of God remains loving, understanding, and devoted to God and His house. She walks in love to assist those in need and to offer encouragement for them to find freedom. No matter the storms she faces, Pastor Jana Hinson is a true example of the Love of God.
Paul Seacord
Worship leader
Hannah Tripp
Hannah is over the young adults group, N.O.W. Gen, at The Fire Place Fellowship, ages 18-25. N.O.W. Gen stands for Not Over With Generation. There is a true call of God on her life. She helps educate the young adults by teaching leadership classes, while showing them the Love of God. Like many young adults, Hannah has experienced many hardships: from her father, Pastor Robb Tripp, going home to be with the Lord when she was only 20 years old, to failed relationships, to unexpected situations arise. Life hits people in all ways, but she had to choose to be an overcomer and not a victim of her circumstances. She is giving hope to her generation and showing them that God can restore all situations.
Jacqueline Carmen
Mrs. Jacqueline has served as the Children’s Ministry Director since May of 2018. She is married to her husband Chuck and has 3 kids ranging from 22 years old to 10 years old. Jacqueline grew up in a blended family as a child. She demonstrates patience, love, and understanding to all the children within The Fire Place Fellowship’s Children’s Ministry, newborn – 5th grade. She understands the different situations children face in today’s world. Jacqueline works with the parents to lead, love and guide the children in their walk with the Lord. Her goal is to give your child a better understanding of the Word of God and teach them how to apply the Word to their everyday life.
John and Jennica Alden
This couple is a Godly powerhouse for our youth here at The Fire Place Fellowship. John and Jennica are our youth directors, 6th grade to 12th grade, kids. They have been married 17 years and have 5 kids of their own ranging from 16 years old to 5 years old. John served in the U.S. Army and was deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They continue to serve the Lord in all areas of their life; leading and guiding the youth through tough situations and hard life topics that our youth are faced with every day. This couple demonstrates stability, understanding, and unwavering faith of God’s Word all the while doing everything they do in love.
Lawson Tripp
Media Director
David Cisco
Head Usher
