Music and Arts Department

LANNY WOLFE

TUMC Chior Director

Trinity UMC’s choir is under the direction of award-winning Gospel singer-songwriter, Lanny Wolfe. Lanny has been directing the music and arts department of Trinity UMC for the last 10 years.

Before settling in Houston, Texas, Lanny grew up in the Midwest in Columbus, Ohio and his career in music has taken him all around the globe.

Lanny has written over 700 songs and more than 14 musicals.
For more information about Lanny Wolfe and/or the Lanny Wolfe Trio, visit his website, Paradigm Music or follow him on Facebook.

AWARDS & HONORS

SESAC’S Gospel Composer of The Year, 1975 and 1976

Nominated eight times by the Gospel Music Association for Gospel Songwriter of the Year

Dove Award, Gospel Music Association, Gospel Songwriter of the Year, 1984

Dove Award, Gospel Music Association, “More Than Wonderful” voted Song of the Year(1984)

Grammy Award to Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris for their performance of “More Than Wonderful” (1984)

Lanny Wolfe Trio
Billboard Magazine Award of the Year for Top Contemporary Trio (1977)

GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Voted in Top Five Inspirational Albums of the Year (various years):

Rejoicing Live
Have A Nice Day
Can’t Stop The Music

VOTED IN THE TOP TEN SONGS FOR YEARS:

Greater Is He
God’s Wonderful People
Surely The Presence of the Lord Is In This Place
More Than Wonderful

NOMINATED FOR NARAS GRAMMY AWARDS:

Make A Joyful Noise
Can’t Stop the Music

” ELIZABETH DEES-TAYLOR “

Elizabeth Dees-Taylor serves as Trinity UMC’s Worship Leader. Elizabeth is the wife of Trinity’s Senior Pastor Seth Taylor and daughter of retired Trinity UMC Pastor Corlis L. Dees II & Datha Dees.

Among her many gifts and talents, Elizabeth brings her passion for serving God, loving others, and worshiping Jesus to her leadership in the church.

She is the mother of five children (and several fur babies). Elizabeth is the owner of Brooks Insurance Professionals, Inc. and Queen’s Cafe & Dining and is heavily engaged in the local Shelbyville community.