Update on the Pastoral
Search Process
Dear First Alliance Family,
On behalf of the Leadership Board, I want to share an update on our process of seeking the next Lead Pastor God has for our church.
From the beginning, our desire has been to pursue this search prayerfully, carefully, and with wisdom beyond our own. To that end, the Leadership Board has engaged Ministry Transitions, an organization with deep experience walking alongside churches in seasons like ours. Over the past months, they have gathered feedback from key stakeholders across our church family and, from that input, developed a framework that identifies the qualifications, character, and gifting we are seeking in our next lead pastor. This framework reflects not just the perspective of a few, but the heart of our congregation, and it will guide every step of the search ahead.
We are also grateful to announce the members of our Pastor Search Committee, who have accepted the responsibility of vetting candidates and bringing recommendations to the Leadership Board for consideration:
- Dan Danford, Chair
- David Thomas
- Daniel Rehner
- Tommy Haggin
- Claire Hanssen
- Tricia Calvert
- Maria Brown
These individuals represent a breadth of experience and a shared love for this church, and we are thankful for their willingness to serve in this important work. Please be in prayer for them.
We know seasons of transition can stir both anticipation and uncertainty. We want you to know the Board is committed to keeping you informed as the process unfolds, and above all, to seeking the Lord’s direction at every turn. We are not simply filling a position; we are asking God to bring us the shepherd He has already prepared for First Alliance.
Thank you for your continued prayers, patience, and faithfulness. It is a privilege to walk through this season together.
In Christ,
Jason Groth
Chairman, Leadership Board
Sermon Preview
Reduced to Hope
Join us as John Doyle, our Pastor of Intergenerational and Senior Adult Ministries, brings us a message from Lamentations 3:19-24. We will also celebrate Baptism Sunday!
Service Time Change
Beginning next Sunday, August 2, our first service will move from 8:15 to 8:00am!
This adjustment creates a longer transition between services, improving parking and building flow while allowing our first service to experience the full worship gathering without needing to shorten elements. Most importantly, it gives those attending more time to linger, respond, and connect after worship without feeling rushed. We’re excited about the opportunities this will create for our church family.
Family Worship Sunday
Next Sunday, August 2 is Family Worship Sunday!
On Family Worship Sundays, we invite our Kindergarten through 12th grade students to join the greater First Alliance family for corporate worship and teaching together side-by-side. The Kindergarten through 12th grade classes will not be meeting this morning, but the Nursery and Preschool will still be open. Praise packs, full of resources designed to help our younger friends focus and participate with the sermon, will be available at the back of the Sanctuary. Tim Davis, our Pastor to Children and Families, will be preaching, and he will lead us through a time of prayer and consecration over the upcoming school year. We can’t wait to worship together with our intergenerational church family!
This Sunday
9:30am
Open Word
Family Life Center Room 203-204
This long-standing class is centered around an in-depth study of a book of the Bible and taught by a team of teachers. They are currently studying James. Learn more.
Young Marrieds and Growing Families
Dining Room
This class is aimed at helping those in this season of their lives with biblical teaching and community. Learn more.
11:00am
Deeper Walk
Dining Room
Pursue spiritual maturity and claim the spiritual freedom afforded you in your relationship with Christ. Learn more.
6:00pm
Membership Class
Dining Room
Previous emails listed an incorrect start time. The class begins at 6:00pm.
If you are interested in exploring membership at First Alliance Church, please join us! We will discuss what it means to be a member, how to become a member, and provide background about The Alliance and FAC.
Events This Week
GPOPs
Tuesday at 6:45pm
You are welcome at the Grandparents and Parents of Prodigals prayer group which meets in the Prayer Room to pray for our children and grandchildren to come to know and love Jesus.
Upcoming Opportunities
ESL Teacher Training
Saturday, August 1, 9:00am-12:30pm
Lower Auditorium Room 12
Have a heart for helping others? Interested in serving our community? Come to the ESL training to find out how you can get involved!
There is no obligation to serve if you attend the training. If you are interested in becoming an ESL teacher or helper, the only qualifications are speaking English and having availability once a week starting August 25. There are a variety of dates and times you can teach. You do not need to know another language to be a teacher.
Come and see how God may want you to be involved on this team!
Summer Prayer + Worship Night
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00-9:00pm
Our final Summer Prayer + Worship Night will be an opportunity to pray together, read scripture, sing, and listen to God’s voice without the time constraints of our normal Sunday morning rhythm.
Dinner with a Mission: Colombia 2026
Sunday, August 16, 6:00-7:30pm
Dining Room
A team of men from First Alliance Church is preparing for a mission trip to Colombia. During this special evening, we will share:
- Why we believe God is calling us to Colombia
- Information about the ministries and people we will be serving
- What we hope to accomplish during the trip
- Ways our church family can pray for, encourage, and support the team
The evening will include a free homemade spaghetti dinner. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required so we can prepare enough food.
We hope you will join us for dinner, fellowship, and an opportunity to learn more about this mission and how you can be part of it.
Next Gen Ministries
High School King’s Island Trip
Wednesday, July 29
Join the High School Ministry on a day trip to King’s Island! More info.
FAC Kids — Birth through 4th Grade
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Sundays at 8:15 – Birth through kindergarten
Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am – Birth through 4th grade
Middle School — 5th through 8th Grade
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Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am
No Wednesdays during summer
High School — 9th through 12th Grade
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Sundays at 9:30am
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
College Ministry
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Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm in Lower Auditorium Chapel
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By the Numbers
Thank you for your wonderful response to our request to end the fiscal year strong! Your contributions to ministries at FAC hit an all-time high. You truly are resource-generous!
June 2026
Average Attendance
| In person | 1,276 | 4 weeks |
| Online | 449 | 4 weeks |
Total Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $262.3k | 82.2% of monthly budget |
| Alliance Missions | $9.8k |
Fiscal Year (July 2025-June 2026)
Total Giving
| Fund | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $3,192.5k | 84.9% of budget |
| Alliance Missions | $169.4k |
Helpful Links
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- Listen to your favorite worship songs all week on Spotify.
Main Services
8:15, 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30 — In-person and online
8:15 moving to 8:00am starting Sunday, August 2
Next Gen Services
8:15am — Birth through kindergarten
9:30am — All ages
11:00am — Birth through 8th grade
12:30pm — No Next Gen services
If you are traveling or feeling unwell over the weekend, please worship with us online.
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