Vision 

“People, families, and communities to be transformed by the Gospel”

Mission

“Activate and empower people to live transformed lives and fulfill their God-given purpose”

Values

The Word: We are rooted in God’s Word, allowing Scripture to shape our lives, leadership, and ministry.
Relationships: We value people, love deeply, and build relationships that reflect Christ.
Presence:  We depend on the Holy Spirit and seek His presence in all we do.
Purpose: We help people discover and fulfill their purpose in Christ.
Partnership:  We partner with others to advance God’s Kingdom.
Integrity: We pursue truth, humility, and faithfulness in everything we do.

Staff Team

Our staff oversees day to day operations to accomplish our mission and vision. This includes inviting and empowering volunteers throughout our many opportunities.

Dave Smucker (Executive Director)
dave@allianceus.org

Stan Esh (Encounter Director)
stan@allianceus.org

Verlin Wenger (Operations Director)
verlin@allianceus.org

Elijah Whitman (Guest Services)
elijah@allianceus.org

Amos Zook (Caretaker)
amos@allianceus.org

Plus a team of incredible servants that clean our spaces and serve people in various way!

Advisors

We are an affiliated partner of Hopewell Network. They provide apostolic oversight, accountability, relational connections; and ongoing resources and equipping to develop healthy leaders. They also provide credentials and ordination for network leaders and senior pastors.

Lester Zimmerman and Allan Yoder serve as leaders of the Hopewell Network; and as spiritual advisors to us as part of our partnership. Lloyd Hoover (former bishop of LMC) has been involved in regional leadership and Anabaptist reconciliation and activation for decades; he also serves as a spiritual advisor through our established relationship.

Statement of Faith

Our core beliefs are available by clicking below. We desire to partner with like-minded believers.

Statement of Faith