Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) stands as a student group that endeavors to serve the student body and college campus through its activities and involvement. SGA hears the needs of the student body and the concerns of the College Administration and strives to provide solutions and a sense of unity as a part of the educational and social aspects of the college. SGA is an elected body that coordinates various cultural, social, and intramural activities for the college community.
SGA Cabinet 2023-2024
- Stephanie Rivera-Centeno, President,
- Carlton Brown, Vice President
- Shana English, Secretary
- Can Van Gieson, Treasurer
Message from the SGA Cabinet:
“As incoming president, along with the Cabinet, our goal is to provide a sense of unity on the campus that stands together as one body of Christ. Our prayer is that through the events and activities of not only SGA, but also other student groups, the student body and faculty/staff come together to honor God in all that is done, especially bringing together the College body.”
Col. Charles Massey Group
2022-2023 Student Group President – Christopher Pasco
Participation – Military (active, inactive, Guard and Reserves), Veterans, Dependents and Friends and Family Members of Military and first responders.
Purpose – The purpose of the Col. Charles Massey student group is to connect military, veterans and their dependents; personal ownership-discipline (training), service, and fellowship.
Personal Ownership – Members will embody the warrior ethos of “leave no one behind.”
Massey Honor Code: Participation in the Massey student group is for individuals who will seek to chase excellence and allow accountability in each area of life:
- Spiritually (Spirit) Prayer, devotion to Scripture
- Physically (body) exercise, healthy eating, personal appearance
- Intellectually (mind) Continually setting one’s mind on truth
Steve Stewart Interview (Massey Student Group 2021-2022 President)
Worship Team
The Trinity College of Florida Worship Team has the honor of leading the student body in praising our glorious, risen Savior. Using our various spiritual gifts (singing, playing instruments, running sound and technology, and more), we seek to create an environment where everyone can freely and sincerely worship the King of Kings, whether that’s at a chapel service, a worship night, or another event.
Message from current group leader, Seth Anderson:
“If you have a heart to join us in serving through this ministry, please reach out to me! You don’t have to be a professional musician (none of us are)! If you love Jesus and want to see His Name lifted high, you are more than welcome to join the team! I look forward to serving with you!”
- Seth Anderson and Eliobed Suarez, Team Leaders
Great Commission Missionary Fellowship
Understanding that both prayer and awareness are essential elements for all missionary ventures, the Great Commission Missionary Fellowship (GCMF) organizes various student activities involving world missions. An annual missions conference brings church leaders, missionaries, mission organizations, and others to the campus for a special time of concentrated recognition of missions as the worldwide outflow of the church. Trinity College works with other Bible colleges and Christian institutions in sponsoring missions conferences and cooperative projects.
- Elayne Bowman, President
- Channing Deren, Vice President
Speaking Truth Student Group
The Speaking Truth Student group was formed to promote the Great Commission and to build up and edify the students preparing for ministry. Students who have a passion for preaching Gods Word to the next generation are encouraged to join Speaking Truth Student Group. This ministry gives our students the opportunity to travel to schools and churches sharing God’s Word and engaging teens who have that same passion. Students involved in STSG receive many ministry and leadership opportunities such as preaching, teaching, event planning, and personal ministry to youth.
- Sammy Toledo, President
- Elio Suarez, Vice President
Trinity’s Heart Against Trafficking
Join the fight for freedom! T.H.A.T. raises awareness and promotes taking action to fight for victims of human trafficking. Trinity’s Heart Against Trafficking brings awareness in the College and in the community about human trafficking locally, nationally, and around the world. Students can get involved in joining this important work through all of the efforts of this group.
- Courtney Hawkins, President
“The God of Possible” interview with Allison King (2022-2023 President)
Together
Together student group celebrates the diversity and heritage of the students of the Trinity College of Florida Family.
“Together strives to nurture the diverse environment we have on campus. We aim to accomplish this goal by bringing awareness to diversity and celebrating it. Together hopes to educate and influence students to embrace the diversity around them through providing insights from different cultures.”
- Alisha Huggins, President
Education in Action
Education in Action (EIA) provides students with valuable teaching experience and resources to help prepare them to teach in their area of study. Students are able to apply their skills to real educational experiences as well as have the opportunity to impact the youth with whom they work. EIA also organizes educational activities, student volunteering, and discussion forums designed to further student learning and growth.
- Cora Burnett, President
Prayer Group
The Trinity College Prayer group strives to bring students closer together while also deepening their relationship with God through prayer. As a group we pray for student life, staff, peoples’ struggles, and current events happening in the world. Having a designated time for prayer each week helps remind students that they are not alone in whatever they are going through and pushes them to continue striving for a deeper relationship with the Father. Prayer is an often overlooked element of the Christian Faith and it’s time we remind ourselves how vital it is to keep prayer as a constant in each of our lives.
- Cana Van Gieson, President
Trinity Media Group
The Trinity College of Florida Media Club provides a great outlet for creativity, collaboration, community engagement, and fun. Activities are built on anything media related, including video, photography, set design, costume ideas and design, and script construction. Planning and brainstorming are crucial in creating beautiful media, and finished projects are the product of thoughts come to life. The ultimate goal of Trinity’s Media Club is to glorify God with the ministry created through all produced content.
- Seth Anderson, President
Answers to Questions about Student Life
Are there student standards and guidelines to follow?
Our goal is not to have a lot of rules, but to protect the scriptural standards that have become synonymous with Trinity College of Florida. Our Student Life Handbook serves as the source for information regarding the college’s standards and guidelines. These guidelines are designed to regulate the activities of the student body so that the basic rights of all are protected. Like everything else we do, we wrote our handbook based on biblical principles for fostering a Christian community. It is our hope that each student will have a value system based on Scriptural concepts. View the Student Life Handbook.
What activities/amenities are available near the campus?
Trinity College is located in Trinity Florida on the west coast of Florida near Tampa Bay.
James P. Gills YMCA (All residential students have a membership to the Y as part of their fees.)
Beaches
Theme parks
Shopping/Resturants (Approx. 1 mile)
Mitchell Ranch Plaza:
- Chick-fil-A
- Panera
- Chili’s
- Publix
- Ross
- Marshalls
- China Express
- BurgerFi
- Westshore Pizza
- Target
- Zim Zari’s
The Village at Mitchell Ranch
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- HomeGoods
- Michaels
- Skechers
- Five Below
- Ulta
- PDQ
- Burger King (Now Open!)
- Hair Cuttery
- Organic Nail Bar
- Amazing Lash
- Cycle Bar
- Hand & Stone
- Louis Pappas
- Jersey Mike’s
- Grain & Berry
- First Watch
- Mattress One
- Chipotle
- Menchie’s
- Panda Express
- Blaze Pizza
Are students required to participate in the Christian Service program?
A minimum of 20 hours of service a semester is required for all full-time students. Each ministry selection must be approved by the Dean of Students and should begin by the fourth Friday of the semester.
Some of our current students are involved in their local church serving in children’s ministry, singing on the worship team, or assisting youth leaders. Others teach a Bible Study or Sunday School class. There is also participation in local ministries such as Inter-Varsity, Young Life, or Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Are there chapel services for undergraduate students?
Yes! Chapel is a vital part of building our spiritual community. Students, faculty, and staff are able to come together for prayer, worship, and teaching. Contemporary worship, testimony and sharing, and solid teaching from the Word of God provide multiple opportunities for student involvement and are a reflection of who we are as a community. Chapel services are held twice throughout each week in Sid Williams Chapel.
Students will also encounter the Word of God daily in classes and in the dorms. Spiritual emphasis weekends, dorm devotions, mission trips, and Christian service are other initiatives we take to ensure spiritual growth and maturity.
You’ll receive more than an outstanding education at TCF. You’ll gain an experience that will encourage you to have a closer relationship with Jesus.
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