The Rev. Dr. Markene Meyer
Founding Priest
“We pray that as you experience Christ here, you will carry his peaceful, sustaining presence into your daily life.”
Over the years my stays as a guest in monastic community have been deeply restorative. Those experiences of a restful, thoughtful community living in quiet prayer and contemplation, simplicity and gentle order, inspired the founding of Trinity Lakeside Abbey. Our desire is to follow Jesus’ more restful way–a life lived with, through and for him (Matthew 11:28-30). Through our simple shared life we seek to be in Jesus a sanctuary of rest for the weary, a people and place of his presence and peace. We pray that as you experience Christ here, you will carry his peaceful, sustaining presence into your daily life. Read more about our vision.
Rev. Markene (Mother Markene) is the founder of Trinity Lakeside Abbey, an ordained priest in the Anglican Diocese of C4SO (Churches for the Sake of Others) and a trained spiritual director. She served previously as an Associate Director in Spiritual Formation and Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary where she earned a D.Min. in Spiritual Formation. She authored the book Thrive: Life-Giving Disciplines for a Chaotic World, a gentle introduction to the ancient practice of abiding by a simple rule of life.
In addition to caring for souls, Rev. Markene enjoys nurturing life in the garden, renovating houses, hiking the Rockies, experiencing God in beauty and the arts, writing and conversing about the spiritual life, and gathering around great food and wine with friends and family, especially her three adult children.
The Rev. Dr. Erick Arowo
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Dr. Erick Arowo is a bi-vocational priest ordained by the Anglican Church of Kenya in 2008. He is married to Caroline and they have two young children. He grew up in an African Indigenous church, became a Christ-follower in high school and joined the Anglican Church, attracted by their evangelical faith commitment and ancient roots. He served as Campus Ministry Facilitator with Intervarsity Kenya (FOCUS-Kenya) and as an exchange student ministry intern with Intervarsity Norway (NKSS), during which time he discerned a call to vocational Christian ministry.
Upon ordination, he served as a bi-vocational priest to young adults at a Nairobi Anglican parish and training pastors in the East African region. He holds a PhD in Old Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. His passions are teaching God’s Word and pastoral care. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Kenya.
The Rev. Lauri Diamond
Missionary in Residence
The Rev. Lauri Diamond is a bi-vocational deacon ordained in 2017. She graduated with an MA in Biblical Studies/Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2018. Lauri has a heart for the elderly and serves as Senior Living Manager for Denton Village in Denton, Texas. Through her ministry there, Lauri has compiled a helpful resource: A Church’s Guide to Elder Care. For more info about elder care, contact Lauri at lldiamond413@gmail.com.
Lauri also has a passion for local and global outreach. Having led over 20 medical missions teams to Guatemala, she considers Guatemala her ‘heart country.’ She is married to Tom and they have raised four kids to independence. They enjoy gardening, their pets, and visiting their adult kids and granddaughter.
Trinity Lakeside Board of Directors
Tom Diamond
Tom Diamond brings a lifetime of integrity, wisdom and faith-driven service to the TLA Board. A proud U.S. veteran and graduate of Texas A&M University in Agronomy and Horticulture, he served for over four decades in golf course management, public and private landscape operations, electrical distribution and transportation services.
Tom values community, stewardship of God’s creation and leading by example, bringing a lifetime of wisdom and heartfelt care to all that he does. Tom has a heart for service, which is a natural extension of his faith. He naturally gravitates toward service in the church, greeting and serving our community with warmth and humility. Tom is married to his wife, Lauri, and together they have four grown children and a grandchild who fill their lives with joy. In his free time, he enjoys hiking in Colorado with his grandchild, camping and traveling with Lauri and tending his garden.
Dr. Terry Mullins
Dr. Terry Mullins is a licensed professional counselor with twenty-eight years of experience, specializing in assessment, abuse, trauma, and attachment. Dr. Mullins enjoys engaging with people, thinking together about how different issues have affected their ability to form and enjoy meaningful relationships. He is a recent graduate of Renovare Institute and currently enrolled in Portland Seminary’s Spiritual Direction Certificate program to continue his passion for the art of listening to people.
Terry notes, “Most of us find it hard to be still, rest, look within, and ask for help to calm the storm that rages. My desire is to offer a ‘safe harbor’ for people to heal as they take personal inventory and feel the breeze of grace.” He is married to Theresa, and they have five adult children and six grandchildren. He enjoys reading, running, family dinner parties, traveling and retreating for times of prayer, contemplation, silence and solitude.
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You are an unceasing spiritual being, created for an intimate and transforming friendship with the creative Community that is the Trinity.
About Trinity Lakeside
A peaceful, contemplative community where weary souls seek renewal and rest in Jesus.
Get In Touch
Rev. Dr. Meyer: markene@trinitylakeside.org
Trinity Lakeside Abbey
170 South Woodland Trail
Double Oak, TX 75077
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Affiliations
Trinity Lakeside is affiliated with C4SO (Churches for the Sake of Others), an Anglican diocese built on five key values: Kingdom, Spirit, Formation, Mission, and Sacrament.
The Diocese of C4SO is in the province of the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America).
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