Meet our Pastor

Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Pastor Winston Parrish spent his earliest years surrounded by the life and ministry of Trinity Baptist Church. He attended Asheville Christian Academy until his family moved to the mission field—first in 1997, and again in 2000. His childhood was marked by international ministry, living in Mexico and Costa Rica, and traveling throughout Latin America for church planting and outreach. His parents, Dwight and Beverly Parrish, served faithfully for more than a decade abroad, with his father, Rev. Dwight Parrish, leading much of the mission work. Those early years shaped Winston’s heart for the world, his love for the Gospel, and his desire to see the nations come to Christ.

After more than 12 years overseas—including six years of language and cultural training at the Instituto de Lengua Español in San José, Costa Rica—Winston returned to the United States to complete his education and pursue a degree in Emergency Medicine. He later earned multiple state and federal certifications and worked for 11 years in Emergency Services and Emergency Management before surrendering to God’s call to preach in 2015. That same year, he joined the staff of Trinity Baptist Church as an Associate Pastor.

Pastor Winston was installed as Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church on October 10, 2021, carrying forward the legacy of his great-grandfather, Dr. Ralph Sexton, Sr., who founded the church in 1966, and his grandfather, Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr., who pastored for 33 years and now serves as Pastor Emeritus. When the transition was prayerfully announced in October 2020, Winston received a unanimous vote of acceptance from the church family.

In his role as Senior Pastor, he provides spiritual leadership grounded in expository, Christ-centered preaching with a steadfast commitment to the inerrant and infallible Word of God. Under his leadership, Trinity is experiencing a renewed focus on discipleship through the rebuilding and strengthening of the Sunday School ministry—creating deeper connection, community, and biblical maturity across every age group.

Trinity remains a globally focused missions church, supporting 120+ missionaries and ministry efforts in dozens of countries. Winston’s own ministry includes extensive international engagement in more than 25 nations. He has helped lead and teach on 14 Israel tours, bringing Scripture to life for believers walking the land of the Bible. His teaching ministry also extends to America’s foundations, including Christian Heritage tours through New England—where he has instructed on America’s spiritual roots, the early colonial church, the Great Awakening, and the biblical convictions that shaped the nation’s earliest communities.

A defining season of recent ministry came during Hurricane Helene, when Pastor Winston led Trinity in a multimillion-dollar relief effort for Western North Carolina—mobilizing volunteers, resources, and spiritual care across the region. He also serves as Chaplain to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, investing in deputy and employee wellbeing partnering with county leadership for community improvement.

Fluent in Spanish and trained through The American Bible College and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Winston ministers with a global perspective and a heritage-shaped heart. He is supported in life and ministry by his wife, Miranda, who continues to counsel young women and teenage girls navigating trauma, cultural pressure, and the challenges of life. Together, they welcomed their first son, Theodore, in November 2025—a gift that has deepened their joy and shaped their ministry in profound ways.

Looking ahead, Pastor Winston is guiding Trinity toward a strong and vibrant future through Project 2030, a long-range ministry vision focused on discipleship, expanded ministry capacity, and preparing the next generation to stand firmly on biblical truth. His heart remains steady: to preach Christ, exhort His church, reach the nations, and honor the rich heritage the Lord has entrusted to him.