Our Staff


The Reverend Nick Novak, Rector The Reverend Nick Novak serves as rector at Trinity Episcopal Church. Father Nick came to Trinity in August 2001. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1969. Two years later on May 9, 1971, he married Pamela. In 1984 he graduated from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, and in 1991 he graduated from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA. He has worked at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Woodville, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Bay City.

The Reverend Micki Rios, Deacon Micki has been serving as deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church since ordination in February 2008; however Micki has been a member of Trinity for the last 26 years. Micki graduated from Robert.E. Lee High School, University of Houston Clear Lake (Education) and the IONA School of Ministry in the Diocese of Texas, and God only knows what school will be next! Micki's job in the secular world is Family Involvement Coordinator at Horace Mann Jr. School in Baytown.
The Reverend John Soard, Curate John came to Trinity in July 2011 fresh from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Before seminary he worked as a special education teacher in a high school in Waco. John graduated from Baylor University in 2002 and from Crosby High School in 1998. John's favorite past times include watching or playing sports, catching a movie at the theater, trying new restaurants, napping on the couch with a good book, and hanging out with his wife Claire and two children Tessa (3 years old) and Mark Rowan (7 months old).
Moira Mathews , Parish Administrator Moira serves Trinity Episcopal Church as our Parish Administrator. Moira has a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management and extensive experience in business operations and administration. In addition to her secretarial duties, Moira oversees the various staff functions, manages the nursery, and is responsible for building maintenance.

Billie Hutson, Financial Secretary Billie oversees the bookkeeping operations at Trinity Church. She keeps records of our financial transactions, is appointed by and accountable to the Rector, serving at the Rector's pleasure, and supports and extends the ministry of the Rector and Vestry as manager of financial and pastoral information and as assistant for administrative tasks as assigned. Billie is a member of Trinity's support staff, whose mission is to support the ministries of Trinity's professional ministry team and lay leaders. Billie keeps us all straight and always has a smile to share.
Robert Horton, Ministries Coordinator Robert was a small business owner in the transportation industry when he received a calling to do church work. He now works with the many ministries here at Trinity. Robert is also the Contemporary Music leader for Trinity. Robert has a daughter, Alexandria, and a new granddaughter, Charley, both serving in the U.S.A.F. Robert and his family have been members of Trinity since the early '80's.
Claire Soard, Youth Minister Claire Soard is the Youth Minister for Trinity Church Baytown. She started in October of 2011. Claire graduated from Baylor University in 2004 with a degree in Social Work. Before coming to Trinity, Claire coordinated youth programs for a non-profit youth foundation in Austin. She has enjoyed working with youth for the past 10 years in the church and community settings. Claire loves to read, especially historical fiction and sci-fi, bake (and eat) anything sweet, exercise at the Y, play Boggle, and spend time with her husband John and two beautiful children, Tessa and Mark Rowan.