Leadership Team

Pastor Lowell Perkins

Pastor Lowell Perkins is a native of Jefferson City and a graduate of Jefferson City High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Latin from the University of Missouri, Columbia, with a Minor in Religious Studies, and a Master of Arts degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.

Pastor Lowell started his ministry at First Assembly as Youth Pastor in 1991, then served as Associate Pastor, and was elected as Pastor in 1993. He has served the Southern Missouri Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God as Sectional Presbyter, Executive Presbyter, Assistant Superintendent, and as a member of the General Presbytery.

Pastor Lowell and his wife Brenda are grateful for the privilege of serving with such a wonderful church family in their hometown. They are blessed with two adult children and their families, including three beautiful grandchildren.

Pastor Lowell is also blessed with a strong team of pastors and leaders who work alongside him in the ministry at First Assembly, several of whom have partnered with him for many years. Together, our team is committed to serving our congregation and reaching our community and our world with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

Leadership Team

Bob Nilges

Bob Nilges

Associate/Young Adults Pastor

Ryan Mortenson

Ryan Mortenson

Kids Pastor

Deanna Nilges

Deanna Nilges

Family Life Pastor

Dr. Peter Dissmore

Dr. Peter Dissmore

Associate Pastor

Malachi Snell

Malachi Snell

Youth Pastor

Heidi Neeley

Heidi Neeley

Worship Leader

Dr. Lisa Howard

Dr. Lisa Howard

Youth Pastor Emeritus

Support Staff & Ministry Leaders

Sarah Hoelscher

Sarah Hoelscher

Business Administrator

Nancy Jahnke

Nancy Jahnke

Administrative Assistant

Harold Rankin

Harold Rankin

Facilities Manager

Hunter Wall

Hunter Wall

Media Director

Midge Glavin

Midge Glavin

Nursery Director

Amanda Crawford

Amanda Crawford

Kids Ministry Assistant

Bill Cary

Bill Cary

Assistant Media Director

Hannah Wall

Hannah Wall

Media Technician

Kelly Yearton

Kelly Yearton

Ministry Assistant

Juan Trejo Hernandez

Juan Trejo Hernandez

Custodian

Lukas Willouer

Lukas Willouer

Custodian

Macie Snell

Macie Snell

Social Media Director