Jeremy Linneman serves as Trinity’s primary teaching pastor and directional leader. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri (BA), Southern Seminary (MA), and Covenant Theological Seminary (DMin). He is the author of Pour Out Your Heart: Discovering Joy, Strength, and Intimacy with God through Prayer. Jeremy and his wife, Jessie, have three sons and spend most of their free time outdoors. 

Tell us about your family. 

Jessie and I met at Mizzou and have been married since 2006. Jessie is the marketing director at My Life Clinic. We have three awesome boys: Joseph and Jude are in high school, and Jack is in middle school. They attend Columbia Public Schools and are involved in cross country, track & field, and basketball.

What's your favorite thing about Columbia?

Columbia is my favorite place on earth. I love the Katy Trail, university campus, state parks, and downtown area. As a competitive cyclist, I love being able to ride a 40-mile loop from my house without hitting a stoplight. 

What are your favorite books, movies, or TV shows?

A few fave books: Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Richard Lovelace’s Renewal as a Way of Life, Dallas Willard’s Renovation of the Heart, and Tim Keller’s Center Church. Also, Wendell Berry’s It All Turns on Affection.

What's one crazy thing you want to do before you die?

Ride a stage of le Tour de France.

What aspect of Trinity's vision do you love most?

I love that we have embraced and embodied a counter-cultural vision for life as it should be—the way of Jesus together for the renewal of all things. We don’t do “bigger, better, faster.” We follow Jesus and seek his humility.