Our Team
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
Colossians 3:23-24
Gene Aiken
Senior Pastor
Rev. Gene Aiken came to Trinity in June of 2022. He is an ordained elder in the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He has previously served churches in Greer, Central, and Jackson South Carolina. Prior to becoming a pastor Gene served as a Youth Director for churches in Atlanta, Greenville and Aiken. Gene also serves on various committees at the district and conference level. He has a passion for building relationships and living life together with others.
Gene grew up in Aiken, SC and received his BA in Secondary Education from the greatest school in the world, Clemson University! He received his MDiv from Lutheran Theological South Seminary in 2015 and was ordained in 2017. He is married to Katie, who he describes as "the most amazing wife." They have two children Ann Michelle and Lily who are very active. They also have a dog named Lion. When he is not doing ministry or spending time with the family Gene enjoys playing golf and since he has come to Trinity is learning to play bridge. Gene enjoys relaxing and spending time with friends.
Stephanie Schellinger
Associate Pastor
Hello there! My name is Stephanie Schellinger, and I am the Full-Time Associate Pastor here at Trinity UMC. My husband (Richard) and I are originally from the Capital District of New York. Richard and I were married on Dec 19, 2020, in a small ceremony with just our families. Following our wedding we were both extremely excited to be relocating south for me to take on the Director of Christian Education here at Trinity, and to see what God has planned for us. Richard and I love to listen to live music, go for hikes, ride bikes, and just enjoy this beautiful world God gave us.
I graduated from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. During school and after graduating I worked for a car dealership and then found my true calling - working for God in a church setting. For ten years, I worked for a United Methodist Church in NY. I started as the youth director and grew my position to include children’s ministry, small groups and even preaching.
I am truly excited to have been working at such an amazing church here in beautiful North Myrtle Beach! Please join us for worship and see how God is moving in this church!
