Our Team
Stephen Fincher
Pastor
Stephen was born in the booming metropolis of Woodland, AL, where people love Friday night football, cows, chickens, and inventing their own fun. He loves music, reading, running, playing guitar, hiking, and recently has gotten into playing tabletop role playing games with friends. As a teenager, he became a Christian at a youth group and has been following Jesus ever since. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Social Work and got a Master’s of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. While in seminary, he met his better half, Laura, who is wondrously intelligent, faithful, energetic, hard working, and fun. They have two daughters, Caroline and Grace, and three cats. You can email Stephen at stephen.fincher89@gmail.com
Linda Rust
Office Manager & Treasurer
Linda became our Office Manager and Treasurer in January of 2022. She has been a member of our church for over 40 years. She has been involved in many aspects of the church in the last 40 years, including serving on committees, teaching children's church, and Sunday School. Linda is currently involved with the Women of Grace group and is a teacher for our early elementary aged Sunday School students. Linda and her husband Mike have been married for 36 years and have 2 twin girls, Ashley and Brittany. Brittany is in veterinary school in Auburn and Ashley is an OR nurse at St. Elizabeth. In her spare time, Linda loves taking her adorable cavalier dog named Presley James on walks, along with her daughter's puppy!
You can email Linda at alexcommunitychurch1@gmail.com
Melissa “Missy” Martin
Pianist & Music Director
Missy grew up going to Carter's Chapel UMC where she accepted Jesus at 11 years of age. She and her husband Mike were high school sweethearts (they know it's cheesy, but they're proud of it) and have been married for 30 years. She received her Bachelor's in Vocal Music Education from Morehead State University in 1993 and her Master's in Education from NKU in 2004. Both of her parents are musicians and retired music educators. Missy is a retired high school choir director who also sings with the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus. Missy has 2 cats (Linus and Lucy) as well as 2 cutie-pie puppies who keep her entertained during the week while her husband travels around the US!
Missy has been our Pianist and Music Director for both Choir and special music events here since 2018. She loves to use her musical gifts to serve our church family. Missy is more than happy to assist with any music needs, and if you'd like to share your musical gifts, feel free to reach out to the church.
Aimee Blythe
Youth Pastor
By day, Aimee is a Systems Manager in the healthcare supply chain. By night, she is the Youth Pastor here at ACC. Her husband, Brandon, also volunteers his time to serve the youth at our church. They have an amazing son, Ethan, who feels called to be a full time pastor one day. The whole family has a heart for the hurting and the lost, and they love to serve others. They are blessed to be part of such an amazing church family.
If you have a child in 5th-12th grade, Aimee would love to see them in Sunday school with us at 9:30 AM, or during our Youth Group gatherings on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. They will be welcomed with loving arms, learn about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and have lots of fun in the process. They take the gospel seriously and think it is extremely important to equip your children to be true disciples of Christ. They also do community outreach so your youth can learn how they can share the love of Christ with others in our community by serving them. You can email Aimee at aimeenichole@gmail.com
Fun facts about Aimee:
:: She got married at only 19 years old, but won't suggest that to your kids!
:: She loves nature, animals, and hiking. The beauty of God's creation never ceases to take her breath away.
:: Her husband Brandon has a disability called Spina Bifida, so he is a full-time wheelchair user.
:: They have two spoiled cats named Milo and Meowth (but Aimee calls her Kitty).
:: Her favorite Bible chapter is Psalm 121.
Jerry Morris
Custodian & Landscaping
Jerry has been custodian at our church since 2008. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking. His favorite vacation destination is the great Smoky Mountains. He is married to his beautiful wife Erin, and they have two handsome sons, Jacob and Joshua. Jerry's favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13–"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
Ava Deegan
Nursery Worker
Ava is from Northern Kentucky and goes to Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills. She wants to study Pre-med in college. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She recently got to be part of Kentucky’s Governor’s Scholar Program.
Georgia Drees
Nursery Worker
Georgia is a Senior at Notre Dame Academy where she runs cross country. Next year, Georgia plans to attend University of Cincinnati and major in Nutrition in order to become a diabetes educator. Georgia is also a dancer at Unified Motion Dance Academy where is on the Senior Competition Team.