Staff

Rusty and Dorinda Blann have been the Lead Pastors of Searcy First Assembly since February of 2014.
 
Rusty and Dorinda Blann, both credentialed ministers, have been Lead Pastors for 35 years and happily married for over four decades. Their passion is to see lives changed for eternity by the message of Jesus Christ, marriages enriched, families restored, and churches fulfilling the ultimate potential for the kingdom of God. One of the greatest goals of their ministry is to prepare the next generation to seek and know God in order to reach the nations with the love of Christ.
 
Rusty, a Fordyce, Arkansas native, is a graduate of Nelson University (formerly SAGU) with a BA in Bible and Theology. He has served as a sectional presbyter and an executive presbyter for the Arkansas District of the Assemblies of God. He also serves as the Assistant Superintendent of the Arkansas District Council of the Assemblies of God.
 
Dorinda grew up in West Memphis, Arkansas and is a graduate of Harrison Graduate School of Theology, Nelson University. She serves in ministry as the NextGen Pastor of First Assembly.
 
The Blanns have four adult children who are all in vocational ministry, and they are crazy about their six grandchildren. Pastor Rusty and Dorinda are passionate about their family, the Razorbacks and enjoy watching sunsets from their front porch.
 
 

Mark and Brook Ferren are the Outreach/Care Pastors for First Assembly. The couple, married since 1990, have three children and have been on staff since 1997.
The talented couple is responsible for the construction of The Living Nativity and many other artistic endeavors for various churches and camps. Pastor Mark leads in outreach to the community and care of the members of the church. He heads up the "Care Ministry", which visits and takes care of shut ins, visits the hospitals, etc. He has a background in children’s evangelism, having ministered at Kid’s Camps in several states. Mark and Brook served as children's pastors at Searcy First Assembly for years, using puppets, object lessons, story-telling and crazy lovable characters, such as “Cletus” and the dummy, “Otis”.

Lane & Katie are the student pastors at SFA YTH Group. They are passionate about reaching students and making disciples that will reach their high school & junior high campuses. Their vision is to see every student burning with a passion for Jesus, believing that EVERY student has the potential to be a WORLD CHANGING believer! They have served as student pastors since 2023.

Rachelle serves as the part time Kid's Pastor at Searcy First Assembly.  She leads "Kids Church", believing that we're never too young to learn about an worship our Lord!  Their heart is for our SFA kids, and they serve with a dedication to teaching God’s Word, and a passion for seeing the next generation grow in their faith. 

Justin and Katie Lawson have served part-time in Music Ministry at First Assembly since 1998, leading with a blend of traditional and contemporary worship. Justin holds an M.A. in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University, is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, and assists with the preaching responsibilities for the services as needed. Justin and Katie have been married since 1999, and have three children, Isaiah (Hannah), Grant, and Abby.

Jason and Anita are the college student pastors of 101 Young Adults Ministry. Their passion is to see every Young Adult build a relationship with Christ that will last throughout their life.
Jason and Anita have been married since 2003 and have 2 children Hayden and Laila. They have previously been the student pastors at Searcy First Assembly from 2012 – 2018, and have served as the Young Adult Pastors since July 2018.

Jeremy and Heather are the newest addition to the Searcy First Assembly Staff, joining us in 2024. Jeremy is a licensed counselor, and offers professional counseling with a Biblical worldview. Their heart is to offer a safe space for individuals and families to share their struggles, find healing, and grow in their faith.