
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.
PASTORAL CARE

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

ESTEBAN & AMY
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care, HopeUC Espanol

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

TOM + DIANA
TROUT
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care, Teaching Team, Sisters Ministry
MINISTRY LEADS

jordan smith
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Team Hope, Experience Team, Events, Facilities

desiree & randall
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Video, Lighting, Photography, Production

jesse weedman
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Pastor Dustin's Executive Assistant

SIPPERLYS
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Discipleship, Discipleship School

JENNY & AARON
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Discipleship, Discipleship School

SUSAN
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care & HopeUC Español

WILL
PASTORS
Areas of Ministry: Pastoral Care & HopeUC Español

LIZ
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Kids UNLTD, Special Events, Worship

STEVIE
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Kids UNLTD, Special Events, Worship
WORSHIP TEAM

KAT HUSKEY
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Worship

Ty gilLiland
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Worship

mALLORY gIlLiland
PASTOR
Areas of Ministry: Worship

JORDAN
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Communications Team, Kids UNLTD

ZOE
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Property Manager, Kingdom Business, Community Relations

DREW
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Youth Pastors, Communications Director

ROBBY
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Creative Team & Worship
CREATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

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

nick
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry

drew
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Administration, Finances, Kids UNLTD

Anna
mÜller
staff
Areas of Ministry: Graphic Design & Communications & Family Book

andrew
staff
Areas of Ministry: Property Pastor, Brothers Team

jennifer d
MINISTRY LEADER
Areas of Ministry: Jr High
TEACHING TEAM

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

rick
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry

jeremy
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Administration, Finances, Kids UNLTD

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

elliot
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry
ADMINISTRATION

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

NICOLE
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry

meaghan
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Administration, Finances, Kids UNLTD
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

MILES
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Healing Is Right & Expectant Mothers Ministry

IAN
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Administration, Finances, Kids UNLTD

jack sanders
STAFF
Areas of Ministry: Bookstore, Decor, Women's Ministry, Kids UNLTD