About Us
Who we are and what we believe
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
We Will
Love God, Love Others, and Live Fully Engaged in Christ’s Great Commission starting in Lexington, Kentucky.
We See
A church that raises up the next generation, loves our neighbors, and reaches the nations by courageously living out new, faith-filled expressions of our rich heritage.
We Are
- God-glorifying
- Jesus-following
- Spirit-empowered
- Prayer-fueled
- Biblically-grounded
- Disciple-making
- Resource-generous
- Mercy-moved
- Mission-driven
We Move
- UP Towards God in Worship
- IN Towards Each Other in Community
- OUT Towards the World in Mission
Christian and Missionary Alliance
First Alliance Church is part of a family of churches and missions movement called the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Visit the national website for more information or to read our Statement of Faith.
Our Staff
Paul Smith
Lead Pastor
Part of teaching team
Joined the staff in 2018
Deb MacKay
Executive Pastor of Strategy & Operations
Joined the staff in 2016
T Wright
Executive Pastor of Discipleship
Part of teaching team
Joined the staff in 2019
Zach Meerkreebs
Pastor of Outreach
Part of teaching team
Joined the staff in 2020
Mason Barnes
Head Custodian
Joined the staff in 2010
Chris Davis
IT Specialist
Joined the staff in 2016
Tim Davis
Pastor to Children & Families
Joined the staff in 2007
Tanner Fouts
Pastor of Middle School
Joined the staff in 2014
Jessica Freeburne
Coordinator of Congregational Care
Joined the staff in 2019
Zeke Friedeman
Worship Pastor
Joined the staff in 2020
Bethany Laue
Guest Services Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Joined the staff in 2021
Carly Kuss
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Joined the staff in 2015
Dan McPherson
Pastor of High School
Part of teaching team
Joined the staff in 2015
Hannah Meredith
Nursery & Preschool Coordinator
Joined the staff in 2019
Steve Miller
Worship Tech Coordinator
Joined the staff in 2017
Lynne Neyland
Executive Assistant
Joined the staff in 2012
Susan Scott
Director of Women’s Ministries
Joined the staff in 2016
Heather Smith
Director of Communications & Connections
Joined the staff in 2019