Along Lakewood-Allenwood Road in Wall Township, on the central New Jersey Shore, Trinity Bible Church has been gathering for more than forty years. The address places the church between Allaire State Park and the neighborhoods that reach toward Brick, Toms River, and the rest of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Trinity Bible Church is known for verse-by-verse preaching, a blended style of worship that mixes modern songs with timeless hymns, a relaxed "come as you are" atmosphere, and a steady focus on teaching Scripture through the lens of grace. Visitors from across the Shore find a church that takes the Bible seriously and welcomes honest questions at the same time.
More Than Forty Years on the Central Jersey Shore
Trinity Bible Church has been part of the Wall Township area for more than forty years. The fellowship was built by ordinary people who wanted to worship the risen Christ and represent Him well in everyday life, and that same conviction continues to shape the church's life today. The congregation describes itself as "a diverse community of ordinary people learning to follow Jesus together," and visitors walking through the doors on a Sunday morning will find the same blend of longtime members and first-time guests that has defined the church for decades.
The building sits at 3801 Lakewood-Allenwood Road in Allenwood, an unincorporated section of Wall Township. That location places Trinity within easy reach of families in Wall, Manasquan, Brick, and Toms River, and the church counts all of these communities among the people it serves. Bruce Neary, an elder who has been part of Trinity since 1988, raised his three sons through the church's Sunday school, Boys Brigade program, youth group, and FCA club. The continuity of ministry across generations is part of what gives Trinity its identity.
Two phrases sum up the church's heartbeat. The first is "Ordinary People Following Jesus Together in Wall Township." The second is the simple declaration that the church is "all about the gospel of grace." Together, they set the tone for everything from the Sunday sermon to the coffee poured before the service begins.
A Statement of Faith Built on the Bible
The Bible is the only infallible rule of faith and practice at Trinity Bible Church. Members have affirmed a detailed Statement of Faith that summarizes what they believe and teach, and that statement is available as a download. At the center of the confession:
- God. There is one God, perfect in holiness and infinite in wisdom and power, who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the creator, preserver, and ruler of all things.
- God the Son. Jesus Christ is the eternal and only begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is true God and true man, and the only mediator between God and humanity. Trinity affirms His substitutionary death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, and His present ministry as High Priest and Advocate.
- God the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a divine person, equal with the Father and Son. He convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment; bears witness to the truth; is the agent of the new birth; baptizes the believer into the body of Christ; and seals, indwells, teaches, sanctifies, and empowers every child of God.
- Humanity and salvation. The first humans were created in the image of God by direct creation. Because of the fall, all people by nature and by choice are sinners, and apart from Christ face eternal separation from God. The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works, and the church teaches the eternal security of the believer and the privilege of assurance.
- The Church. All who place their faith in Jesus Christ are immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit into one spiritual body, the universal Church, of which Christ is the head. The local church is a voluntary association of baptized believers, equal in rank and privilege, subject to the Word of God, and independent of any external ecclesiastical control.
- Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Trinity teaches that every believer is commanded to be baptized by immersion in water. Though baptism has no saving merit, it publicly symbolizes the believer's union with the crucified, buried, and risen Savior. The Lord's Supper is observed as a memorial of Christ's suffering and death, with an open invitation to saved individuals who have examined themselves.
- The future. The church confesses the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting conscious blessedness of the saved, the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost, the personal visible imminent return of Christ for His Church, a future tribulation, the Second Advent, the thousand-year reign of Christ, and the new heavens and new earth as the eternal home of God's people.
Trinity Bible Church does not align itself with any denomination or network. Governance is provided locally by a board of elders and deacons, and the church is accountable to its own membership and to the Word of God.
Five Convictions That Shape Trinity's Life
Five core convictions shape how Trinity loves God, cares for one another, and serves the surrounding towns.
Grace Centered. Salvation is the free gift of God, received by faith alone in Jesus Christ apart from works. The same grace that saves also sustains and transforms believers day by day, and the church aims to be a community marked by humility, assurance, compassion, and spiritual growth.
Biblically Grounded. The Bible is taught and applied through a consistent, literal, grammatical, and historical interpretation of Scripture. This method produces a grace-focused, dispensational understanding of God's redemptive story, and the same conviction guides everything the church believes, teaches, and practices.
Discipleship Focused. A tool called the Discipleship Pathway helps individuals and small groups stay on track as followers of Jesus. It is used in small-group settings and one-on-one relationships to help one another learn, grow, and serve as disciples.
Relational. Spiritual growth happens best through authentic community and shared life. Members are known, encouraged, and challenged in their faith, and the church works to build the kind of relationships where honest conversations can take place.
Missional. Every follower of Jesus is called to live out the gospel by serving others and engaging the world. The church commits to at least one intentional opportunity each month to serve the community and go beyond its own walls.
Sundays at 10:30
The Sunday gathering is the heartbeat of life at Trinity Bible Church. Coffee and fellowship begin at 9:45 AM, and the service begins at 10:30 AM. The service lasts about 75 minutes and ends near 11:45 AM. Visitors are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early so they can settle in, find a seat, and, if they have children, check them in before the service begins.
Each Sunday morning includes a time of prayer and modern worship music led by the worship team, often accompanied by testimonies from recent local outreaches. The singing blends contemporary songs with timeless hymns, anchored in Scripture and focused on glorifying God.
The teaching is expository and gospel-centered. Pastor Keith Wittel preaches passage by passage through books of the Bible, opening the meaning of the text and connecting it to everyday life. Members describe the sermons as clear, biblical, and practical.
On the first Sunday of each month, the church observes communion as part of the service. After the gathering, attendees are invited to stick around and meet the church family. The first Sunday also includes a shared lunch (potluck style in the winter and a cookout in warmer months), giving the body another chance to build community across generations.
Visitors will not be asked to stand, raise a hand, or be singled out as a guest. Members of the Connections Team are available at the Connection Center in the lobby to answer questions and help guests take a next step.
A Building That Welcomes Everyone
The church sits on Lakewood-Allenwood Road in Allenwood, just inside Wall Township. Parking is free on site, and signs direct visitors to the parking lot behind the building. Guests then enter through the main entrance in the back.
There is no dress code. Trinity Bible Church describes itself as "a Shore church," and members regularly wear jeans, t-shirts, button-downs, and dresses. Visitors are encouraged to come as they are and to wear whatever feels comfortable for worship.
The facility is wheelchair accessible and flexible enough to accommodate other needs. Anyone who would like assistance ahead of time is invited to reach out to the church office.
Trinity Kids and Family Ministry
Trinity Kids runs each Sunday during the sermon. Children start the morning with their families in the service and are then dismissed to classrooms where they learn about Jesus through gospel-focused lessons, songs, crafts, and storytelling. The program serves children from nursery age through elementary age, and every Trinity Kids volunteer is background-checked and trained in safety protocols. A secure check-in and pick-up system with printed tags helps ensure that only the right adults take each child home.
Natalia Rothman oversees Trinity Kids. The team's goal is to partner with parents and help the next generation encounter Jesus, understand His love, and grow in faith in ways that are engaging for their stage of life.
Beyond Trinity Kids, the church offers ministries for adults at every stage of life. Men's and Women's ministries gather for Bible study throughout the week, and special events and retreats are planned across the year. The Discipleship Pathway helps families pursue faith together, and the relational culture is built so that people of all ages can find meaningful connections across generations.
The Week Around the Sunday Gathering
Sunday morning is the anchor of the week, but Trinity Bible Church keeps a full weekly rhythm designed to deepen relationships and grow in the Word.
Men's Ministry. Men meet for Bible study on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 AM at the church and on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in various homes. Bruce Neary has led the Tuesday morning study for many years.
Women's Ministry. The women's Bible study gathers on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at the church. Claudia Wittel leads this ministry, and special events and retreats are scheduled throughout the year.
Prayer Gatherings. Prayer is described as essential to the life of the church. A weekly prayer gathering meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 PM, and another prayer gathering meets on Saturday mornings. The last Wednesday evening of each month is set aside as an extended evening of prayer and worship at 7:00 PM. Anyone is welcome, whether new to prayer or a seasoned intercessor.
Small Groups and Discipleship. The Discipleship Pathway guides one-on-one and small-group relationships across the church. Fellowship groups meet mid-week for Bible study, shared meals, and meaningful connection, and additional mentoring and Bible studies are offered throughout the year.
Mission and outreach. The Missions Team, led by Elizabeth Thomas and Andrew Thomas, organizes opportunities to serve locally and beyond. Outreach testimonies are often shared during the Sunday service, and at least one intentional opportunity to serve the community is offered each month.
Sharing the Gospel on the Shore
Members describe their shared life with phrases like "come as you are" and "follow Jesus in everyday life." The missional conviction at the heart of the church is simple: every believer is called to live out the gospel by serving others and engaging the world with the love and truth of Christ.
That conviction shows up in a number of practical ways. Members pray together. They serve together. They invite neighbors to church and to church events. The Missions Team keeps the church's eyes on the local community and the wider world. On Sundays, the congregation often hears testimonies from recent local outreaches, and the service is followed by snacks and a time to talk, an intentional space for community, conversation, and belonging.
The location at the heart of Wall Township gives Trinity ready access to the surrounding Jersey Shore communities. Whether visitors come from Brick, Toms River, Manasquan, or beyond, they will find a fellowship that loves the area it calls home and is committed to sharing the gospel in word and deed.
Pastors, Elders, and Ministry Leaders
The pastoral team is led by Keith Wittel, who has served as Lead Pastor and Elder since March 2015. A graduate of Cairn University with a degree in Biblical Studies, Keith has also served as a youth pastor and worship leader. His work centers on faithful Bible exposition and the clear proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He and his wife Claudia have been married since 1991, and they have three children: Lauren, Luke, and Julia.
Bruce Neary serves alongside Keith as an elder. Bruce has been part of Trinity since 1988 and has taught adult Sunday classes, led the men's Tuesday morning Bible study, and tended to the church's landscaping through his business, BCN Horticultural Services. He came to faith in 1977 while attending Rutgers University.
Five deacons help care for the practical and spiritual needs of the congregation: Ken Miller, Andrew Thomas, Gil Steidle, Brenden Neary, and Chingping Wu.
Ministry leaders carry the church's work into specific areas of life. Suzanne Kalish leads worship. Elizabeth Thomas leads the Missions Team alongside her husband Andrew. Angela Martine leads the Prayer Ministry. Claudia Wittel leads the Women's Ministry. Natalia Rothman oversees Trinity Kids.
Getting Connected
Trinity Bible Church gathers at 3801 Lakewood-Allenwood Road, Allenwood, NJ 08720. Sunday service begins at 10:30 AM, and the building is open for coffee and fellowship by 9:45 AM. Sermon recordings are available through the messages page, and giving is available online through Church Center. Visitors are welcome to come alone, with a family, or with questions of any kind, and to take a next step at their own pace.