Ministry story
Christian speaker · author · musician
Meet Terry Tripp.
Sharing biblical truth with a fresh perspective. Empowering people with their true identity in Christ.
Terry’s story
Stories that point to Jesus.
Millions of people watched Terry grow up singing on TBN with his family, The Laverne Tripp Family. They sang for over 25 years on television, radio, and live appearances. During that time, he saw more than 600,000 people make Jesus the Lord of their lives.
Now, he empowers people with their true identity in Christ. Terry is viewed daily on ten television networks with a motivational segment entitled “Empower Minute.” His itinerary carries him 85,000 miles a year, speaking to a wide variety of audiences. His ability to communicate stories, combined with visual props and Scriptures, makes him a sought-after speaker in churches, conferences, and corporate events.
The heart of the message
Hope and victory.
For everyday life.
Terry combines biblical teaching, personal stories, visual illustrations, and music to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ.
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Highlights
A ministry built on a full life.
- Married to Kim Tripp
- Father of three daughters
- Grandfather of six
- Since age three, he has traveled 3.6 million miles and counting
- Recorded his first music project at age five
- Author of 15 books, including the best-seller Shut the Hell Up
- Recorded seven music projects
- Distributes material to thousands of incarcerated people every month and is a frequent speaker in prisons
- Creator of The Personal Empowerment New Testament
- Helps rescue and renew boys and girls out of human trafficking in Montgomery, Alabama; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Greenville, South Carolina
- Has an addiction to Jesus, chocolate, and coffee
Ministry assistant
Lisa Barnes
For more than a decade, Lisa Barnes has been an invaluable part of Terry Tripp Ministries, serving with a genuine heart for people and a passion for sharing God's unconditional love and grace. Whether connecting with prisons, encouraging ministry partners, or reaching out to friends across the country, Lisa does far more than make phone calls—she builds relationships, agrees in prayer, and reminds people that they are loved, valued, and never forgotten.
As our ministry assistant, Lisa plays a vital role in everything we do. Her faithfulness, compassion, and dedication help us carry the message of grace beyond church walls and into the lives of people who need it most.
Lisa isn't just part of our ministry team—she's part of our ministry family, and we're grateful for the heart she brings to everything she does.