About Us

At Trailside Church, we value connection and community. Our teachings are built around connecting people to each other and to God.


We are a welcoming and open church that encourages people to come and share in the love of Jesus. Come join our community and grow in your faith alongside others who have the same beliefs and values.

Our Values

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 


Gospel Kingdom Mindedness

We will pursue God’s Kingdom because it is for us now on earth and forever in eternity.


Trusting God's Promises

Because God is a promise keeper we will take Him at His Word, always.


Pursuing Uncommon Community

We will prioritize people over preferences to encourage and build up the body of Christ.


Living in Abundant Generosity

We will reflect God’s generous heart by being abundantly generous in all things to all people.


Demonstrating Bold Faith

We will not fear taking bold steps because bold faith produces bold action and bold action changes people’s lives.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • Holy Bible

    The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant. It is complete in 66 books in total; any additional ‘work’ claiming scriptual authority is fully rejected.


    2 TIM 3:16; 2 PET 1:20-21; PROV 30:5; ROM 16:25-26

  • The Trinity

    There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal; each person of the trinity with a defined role in the Godhead for His glory alone.


    I JOHN 5:7; GENESIS 1:26; MATTHEW 3:16-17, 28:19; LUKE 1:35; ISAIAH 9:6; HEBREWS 3:7-11


  • Jesus Christ, God the Son

    Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.


    JOHN 1:1,14, 20:28; I TIMOTHY 3:16; ISAIAH 9:6; PHILIPPIANS 2:5-6; 1 TIMOTHY 2:5


  • Salvation

    We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts, as our good works are both futile for earning grace but necessary in the life of a believer as a display of a regenerated heart.


    EPHESIANS 2:8-9; GALATIANS 2:16, 3:8; TITUS 3:5; ROMANS 10:9-10; ACTS 16:31; HEBREWS 9:22


  • The Church

    The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ Great Commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that self-professed followers of Christ should belong to, worship in, serve for, and give to a local body so as to grow the Kingdom of God together.


    EPHESIANS 1:22, 2:19-22; HEBREWS 12:23; JOHN 17:11, 20-23


  • The Resurrection of Jesus

    Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross, just as He said He would be. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; they that are saved to the resurrection of life and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation.


    LUKE 24:16, 36, 39; JOHN 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; ACTS 24:15; I CORINTHIANS 15:42, 44; PHILIPPIANS 1:21-23, 3:21


7 other great churches near us

If we aren’t your fit, maybe one of these will be!

We know. Weird right? You found a church website and your normal viewing is only why that church believes THEY are the place you should be. While we do hope that is true of you and Trailside, we recognize that there are other great churches that may fit what you are looking for instead, so here’s 10 local churches that we love and partner with to help you with your church search if Trailside isn’t the right fit! We believe in the “Big C” Church!

  • 7 Great Church Options
    • Greenville Community Church: A sister church to TSC. Similar in size and worship/teaching style, great teaching and a heart for the city. Pastor Michael Bayne - 38 David St, Greenville SC 29609
    • Rizen Church: A community driven pentecostal church in the heart of TR. Smaller and full of energy and life. Pastor Juan Sharp and Duke Sharp. 121 North Poinsett Highway, TR SC 29690.
    • Abundant Life Church: A mid-size non-denominational church in Berea, their tagline is real people, real life, real faith. Services in both English and Spanish, including a school. Pastor Jamie Brown. 630 Farrs Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC 29611.
    • Newspring Church: A large church with many locations, Newspring is a non-denominational church serving all over South Carolina with many excellent ministries. Pastor Brad Cooper is the main teaching pastor along with Dan Lian, Lee McDerment, and others.
    • First Presbyterian Church: A reformed ECO Presbyterian Church, FPC is a large and established downtown Greenville Church. With traditional as well as contemporary service options, FPC leans into a traditional reformed type of downtown church. Pastor Richard Gibbons. 200 West Washington St, Greenville SC 29605.
    • Redeemer Presbyterian Church: A reformed Presbyterian Church between Travelers Rest and Furman University at the foot of Paris Mountain. Redeemer is a traditional conservative Presbyterian Church. Nick Turner is the Lead Pastor. 6150 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
    • Enoree Baptist Church: A loving traditional Southern Baptist congregation, Enoree Baptist is a long established church in Travelers Rest. They have a great weekly childcare program and are led by Pastor Dale McCoig. 881 Tigerville Road, TR SC 29690.