Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Mike and Zena Fields

Lead Pastors

Pastor Mike Fields grew up in Vicksburg, the son of Norman and Joyce Fields and the grandson of the late Rev. George W. and Grace Fields. At the age of 12, Mike had a powerful encounter with God marking him for the ministry. However, it would be years later before he would realize his destiny was to serve the local church full-time.
After completing his early education, he attended Commonwealth College, Houston, Tex., graduating in 1984. He married Zena Baladi in 1985. They have two children (George Anthony and Chelsea) and 5 grandchildren (Sophia, Raylan, George, Layla, and Virginia).

Mike worked in funeral home operations and management until founding his own company in 1989. He co-owned and operated Doric Mississippi, Inc. until the year 2000. Mike and Zena were among the earliest members of Triumph, serving as elders and as minister of music.
Around the age of 30, Mike begin to sense Gods call to full-time ministry. He served Triumph and its two preceding pastors with strong commitment to the local church. With a heart for missions, he preached his first sermon in a church at Gaparelo, Trinidad. He also filled the pulpit for revival meetings in local churches here at home.

In the year 2000, at age 38, Mike followed Gods leading to sell the business to become Triumph’s full-time Senior Pastor. The church has seen tremendous growth over the past eighteen years under his leadership. Zena has served along side him with a heart for women and a strong gift of administration. She brings a spirit of excellence to this pastoral team.

Mike is a graduate of Trinity College and Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Ind. He holds a bachelor of arts in Biblical Studies.

Meet the team.

Bo Whitfield

Associate Pastor
Bo and his wife Chelsea serve as Worship Pastors, oversee Small Groups, and Pastor TC Student Ministry along with our student ministry team. Bo is also a part of our teaching team.

Chelsea Whitfield

Associate Pastor & Worship Lead

Emmanuel Lofton

Executive Pastor
Emmanuel leads our media and production ministries, which includes producing our in-person and online services. He also oversees the TC Student leadership team. Emmanuel is a part of our teaching team.

Theresa Brooks

Financial Secretary

Anne Elizabeth Buys

Director of Ministries

Jared Brock

Band Director
Jared oversees and develops musicians for our worship ministry. He is also a part of the TC Student leadership team.

Brittany Balsamo

Triumph Kidz Director

Leo Balsamo

Triumph Kidz

Paige Hunt

Pre-K Director

Katie Brooks

Nursery

Carolyn Cole

Food Pantry

Jerry Price

Facilities