Kenneth & Penny Carpenter – Senior Pastor & First Lady

Reverend Kenneth Carpenter became senior pastor of First Apostolic Church of Maryville in June of 1984.

His ministry began at age 17 when he preached his first sermon, and shortly thereafter he began evangelizing throughout the United States. He has been a minister with the Assembles of the Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC) for well over 40 years. He is a regular conference and camp meeting speaker and is well-known for his leadership in missions giving. Pastor Carpenter was elected General Superintendent of the ALJC in June of 2013. It is his heartfelt desire to see all churches, regardless of size, have the tools they need to propel them into a greater revival and reap a harvest of souls.

Pastor Carpenter is passionate about God, family, and church. He treasures being a husband, father, grandfather and pastor. In 1982, while preaching as an evangelist at FAC Maryville, he met the love of his life, Penny Bennett. In July 1984, one month after becoming pastor of FAC Maryville, he and Penny were married and she joined him in pastoring.

From the beginning Penny assumed the role as lead administrator for both First Apostolic Church and Apostolic Christian Academy. She also spends a great amount of time teaching bible studies and helping disciple individuals with their walk with God. She was the official founding choir director of the FAC Sanctuary Choir. They are the parents of 3 wonderful children, Fallon, Lauren and Nolan.

Their children, along with their spouses make up the pastoral team of FAC Maryville and FAC Sevierville. Most importantly they have 6 super cool grandchildren and one on the way, that they unashamedly spoil.

Chad & Fallon Erickson – Associate & Administrative Pastor, Minister of Music

Chad Erickson began his higher education at UNC-Greensboro, majoring in music education, and completed his education at Indiana Bible College with a bachelors degree in theology. He has been involved in ministry at First Apostolic Church of Maryville since February 1st, 1999.

Chad currently serves as both Associate Pastor and Administrative Pastor under his father-in-law, Rev. Kenneth Carpenter, Senior Pastor. He also has worn, and wears, several other hats in addition to his pastoral duties. Chad has served as General Youth Secretary and General Youth President for the Assemblies of The Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC). He has also served as Regional Field Supervisor for the ALJC for both the Africa/Middle East region and the Asia/Pacific region. Currently, he holds the position of Assistant Superintendent for the ALJC Tri-State District to which FAC Maryville belongs.

He is married to Fallon, the church’s Minister of Music/Marketing Administrator. Together they have three beautiful girls, Paris (18 years), Windsor (13 years), and London (11 years). Fallon Erickson, born and raised in Maryville, became the lead music director for FAC at the age of 13. She received her bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Bethel University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree.

Chad and Fallon share a passion for leading worship at FAC of Maryville, where together they lead the music team and direct FAC’s 150+ voice adult sanctuary choir.

Zach & Lauren Hammond – Student Pastor

Zach Hammond grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia under the rich Apostolic heritage of his father and mother Tim and Dorcas Hammond. Zach attended one of the top private college prep academy’s in northern Georgia. After graduating in 2007, he attended The Pentecostal Training Center in Alexandria, Louisiana through the fall of that year. He then returned home to Georgia to work in his father’s church and continue his education at Gainesville State College and Athens Technical College. Zach has been on staff now at First Apostolic Church and Apostolic Christian Academy since 2010.

He currently serves as student pastor at FAC and the school pastor for the Academy. Zach also currently serves as the General Youth President for the Assemblies of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Zach has been married to Lauren Hammond since April 13, 2012. Together they have two handsome sons, Beckham (8 years), and Hampton (5 years), with a third son on the way. Lauren was born and raised in Maryville TN. She has had the privilege of attending and working at FAC Maryville her entire life. She was just two weeks old when FAC Maryville moved into their second campus. She is part of the administration at Apostolic Christian Academy and Daycare and serves as a mentor with StrongTower Student Ministries, guiding young ladies in discovering their calling. Additionally, she is the lead female worship leader at FAC, manages event planning, and oversees a team of creatives for all annual FAC events.

Nolan & Flannery Carpenter – Children’s Pastor

Nolan Carpenter has his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries from Urshan University, and a master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Ministry from Bryan College. Looking to further his abilities to help the church, he became a private pilot and is working towards his instrument ratings. He has been heavily involved in the music department as the drummer for FAC Maryville since he was ten years old. Nolan serves as the KidzQuest Pastor under his father, Pastor Kenneth Carpenter. He is currently the Tri-State District Youth President and the Athletic Director at Apostolic Christian Academy.

Nolan is married to Flannery Carpenter, and together they have a lovely one-year-old daughter named Magnolia. Flannery received her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Psychology and just recently received her Master’s Degree in Christian School Administration from Bryan College. Flannery serves as an administrator at Apostolic Christian Academy, teaches elementary Bible classes, and directs the KidzQuest choir at FAC Maryville. Nolan and Flannery take pleasure in collaborating daily on ministry work, wholeheartedly serving the wonderful congregation of First Apostolic Church.