MEET THE TEAM

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.

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