Dr. Leonard Saunders - Senior Pastor
Dr. Leonard Saunders was born on October 16, 1949 in Dalles, OR. He attended Highlands High School in North Highlands, California, graduating in 1967. Dr. Saunders earned a B.A. from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI in 1972 and a Doctorate of Divinity in 1995 from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
Dr. Saunders married Norma J. Mowry on July 31, 1971. The Saunders' have 3 children- Amy, Sara, and Michael.
He began his ministry service in 1972 as a Youth Pastor and Christian School Teacher at Bethany Baptist Church, Melbourne, FL. In 1974, he became the Assistant Pastor at Highlands Baptist Church, North Highlands, CA where he served until 1975 when he became the Youth Pastor at Temple Baptist Church in LaCrosse, WI. From 1976-1980, Dr. Saunders served as Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Farmington, MI. In 1980, he was called to be Senior Pastor here at Trinity Baptist Church.
In addition to preaching weekly services at Trinity, Dr. Saunders speaks at conferences, seminars, couples retreats and revival meetings. He serves in the soul winning and visitation ministries at Trinity.