P. L. Triplett is a respected Sunday school teacher and Christian layman. He served as a deacon and chairman of deacons as well as in many other positions within the church such as the finance committee, building committee and pastoral search committee. He is a degreed engineer with a degree from the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University. He has traveled internationally and became committed to his emphasis to reach, teach, encourage, and love people where ever and whenever.