TFCARLISLE STORY

Our chapter at TFC involves two parallel stories of God orchestrating the creation of this gym over many years.

In 2013, Eric and Ann Shoemaker had a vision to offer a faith-based fitness class at CEFC church in Carlisle, PA. They started the group called X-Fit which they led for over 11 years. During that time, hundreds of people came through the doors for fitness classes. A core community was formed. They experienced life together. People came to know the Lord through this ministry. Couples, who later married, met and children were born which we fondly refer to as X-Fit kids.

In 2018, Jake and Becky Boyle first experienced Trinity Fitness Colorado Springs. They became excited by the mission of Trinity Fitness and the experience they had in their own personal faith growth through it. After moving home to Pennsylvania, they dreamed of bringing their Trinity Fitness experience with them to their new roots in Carlisle, PA. Facility directors Jake and Colton Kirkpatrick met at a local Crossfit gym and created a fast friendship. They realized their shared desire to explore the connection of faith and fitness. After being involved in leading X-Fit classes at CEFC Church, they casted the vision of expanding into a Trinity Fitness chapter. God moved the mission forward by providing the funds and location necessary to make this dream a reality at 217 Pine Road in Mount Holly Springs, PA!