
Lead Pastors,
Dustin & Jeanna Smith
Founders of Here Be Lions Ministries, Dustin & Jeanna Smith have been leading and pastoring for over 20 years. As the Senior Pastors of HopeUC Nashville Church located outside of Nashville, TN, Dustin and Jeanna have been instrumental in creating a community of worshippers who are passionate about encountering God’s presence.
Dustin Smith is a renowned teacher, songwriter, and worship leader with a burning desire to see the nations ignited with a fervor for worship. His attitude of giving God all the glory transcends age, race, color, and nationality, inspiring people from all walks of life to worship God extravagantly.
With a joyful and committed marriage spanning over 26 years, Dustin and Jeanna have cultivated a deep love and partnership. They are blessed with three children—Jordan, Drew, and Asher. The Smith family has dedicated their lives to seeking the face of God, resulting in their emergence as a powerful voice to the nations, magnifying the value of God in the eyes of others.
Dustin and Jeanna are firmly committed to building the local church, drawing inspiration from the community, the team surrounding them, and their personal journey with God. Their songs and teachings encompass a range of emotions, from adoration to warfare, but the core message remains the same—the Lord alone is worthy of all praise. Through their ministry, Dustin and Jeanna aim to help people truly see God for who He is, igniting a deep, undeniable worship within their hearts.
Dustin Smith is a renowned teacher, songwriter, and worship leader with a burning desire to see the nations ignited with a fervor for worship. His attitude of giving God all the glory transcends age, race, color, and nationality, inspiring people from all walks of life to worship God extravagantly.
With a joyful and committed marriage spanning over 26 years, Dustin and Jeanna have cultivated a deep love and partnership. They are blessed with three children—Jordan, Drew, and Asher. The Smith family has dedicated their lives to seeking the face of God, resulting in their emergence as a powerful voice to the nations, magnifying the value of God in the eyes of others.
Dustin and Jeanna are firmly committed to building the local church, drawing inspiration from the community, the team surrounding them, and their personal journey with God. Their songs and teachings encompass a range of emotions, from adoration to warfare, but the core message remains the same—the Lord alone is worthy of all praise. Through their ministry, Dustin and Jeanna aim to help people truly see God for who He is, igniting a deep, undeniable worship within their hearts.

TOM & DIANA
TROUT
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care, Teaching Team, Sisters Ministry

JIM & SHERRY
WEEDMAN
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care, Prayer

JACOB
KABELA
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Administration

STEVIE
MITCHELL
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Team Hope, Experience Team, Events, Facilities

NICK
ROMES
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Video, Lighting, Photography, Production

MEAGHAN
MITCHELL
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Pastor Dustin's Executive Assistant

RICK
WHITE
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Discipleship, Discipleship School, Teaching Team

ESTEBAN & AMY
ROLDAN
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care & HopeUC Español

JORDAN
SMITH
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Kids UNLTD, Special Events, Worship

KAT
HUSKEY
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Worship

TY & MALLORY
GILLILAND
PASTORs
Areas of Ministry: Worship

JEREMY
WEEDMAN
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Teaching Team

WILL
MCCUBBINS
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Property Pastor, Brothers Team, Teaching Team

AARON & JEN
SANDERS
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Property Manager, Kingdom Business, Community Relations

RANDALL & DESIREE
PACKARD
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Youth Pastors, Communications Director

ANDREW
MCCUBBINS
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Creative Team & Worship Leader

ZOE
MAUGHON
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Kids Worship & Youth Worship, Creative Team & Worship Leader

DREW
SMITH
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Creative & Communications Team & Worship Leader

JENNIFER
DIECKMANN
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Bookstore, Decor, Women's Ministry, Kids UNLTD

SUSAN
SMITH
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry

NICOLE
KNOPP
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Administration, Finances, Kids UNLTD

ANNA
MÜLLER
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Graphic Design & Communications & Family Book

ERIC & MAUREEN
SIPPERLY
MINISTRY LEADERS
Areas of Ministry: Hope at Home Directors

JESSE
WEEDMAN
MINISTRY LEADER
Areas of Ministry: Brothers Team

LIZ
TAYLOR
MINISTRY LEADER
Areas of Ministry: Missions