History

The vision of Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. was given to Rev. Michael O'Neal and Co-Pastor Tracey O'Neal and encouraged by his mother, Mrs. Alice Gooding, affectionately known as Tootsie.

On February 1, 2012, the first Bible Study Class was held under the name of Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Aiken. S.C. On April 15, 2012, the first Consecration and Founder's Day Service was held at the Aiken Electric Cooperative Community room. Many came out to celebrate the founding and consecration of the vision. Hands were laid and prayer made for Minister Tracey O'Neal to be recognized as an ordained minister and Co- Pastor of Trinity Outreach Ministries International, Inc. It was a joyful day in the Lord! On June 3, 2012, Latavia Jones was the first individual to join the ministry. Since then, there have been one hundred and twenty-four (124) people to come forth and dedicate their lives to Christ. Of the one hundred and twenty-four members, the ministry has been blessed to only have lost one member in passing. Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. recognized its first year of ministry on April 21, 2013 by hosting its 1st Annual Founder's Day Celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Aiken, S.C. On September 7, 2014, after much fasting and praying, God blessed the ministry to be able to move from the Hilton Garden Inn to a better location at 2408A Whiskey Road, Aiken, S.C. Sr. Pastor Michael O'Neal's vision birthed the need to expand the ministry by providing outreach services to the surrounding communities. On May 26, 2015, Trinity Vision Center (TVC) in Barnwell, S.C. was acquired to help accomplish the outreach mission. As growth occurred, more space was needed, and God saw fit to bless the ministry with additional space. On September 20, 2015, the ministry moved from 2408-A, 2408-B to 2408-C Whiskey Road while converting the old sanctuary to the Resource Building. In 2015, there were approximately 79 saints who gave their lives to Christ. On March 12, 2016, eleven baptism candidates were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. On March 2016, the ministry was very active in hosting and participating in various outreach ministry events and services. In 2017, the ministry was blessed to purchase a van to

transport those who needed transportation for Sunday morning worship services and pastoral engagements.

As Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. continues to transition, God continues leading us in our future endeavors. There have been many opportunities for growth and development. Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. has implemented annual Leadership Ministry retreats, all-Women's Bible Study classes, Children's Church for children up to the age of 12, the Partners in Training Ministry, and many other initiatives. Other notable events that occurred in 2018 included a Healing & Deliverance Service and the addition of 18 new members. Of the eighteen new members, ten of them were baptized. As members of Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc., it is our mission to show love to one another and to carry out our mission which is "Transforming Lives Through the Word of God".

In 2020, the world endured the COVID-19 Pandemic, and God shifted the ministry into a different direction. The ministry began live streaming on Wednesdays for Bible Study and on Sunday mornings for worship service. In addition, Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. implemented the e-Membership initiative in which members from across the globe were able to join the ministry as e-members or partners. Also in 2020, Trinity Outreach Ministries International Inc. permanently closed the doors of Trinity Vision Center which was located in Barnwell, SC.

Over the years since the inception of the ministry in 2012, God has enabled the church to establish various ministries, have different church celebration services, host conferences and participate in community events. As we continue to move forward in Christ under the leadership of Sr. Pastor Michael and Co-Pastor Tracey O'Neal, we move closer daily to the vision that God has given to our leaders. As we strive to achieve the vision, we continue to grow in Christ and in love as we continue to Transform Lives Through the Word of God!