Dr. Alexander Wook Lee will begin serving as Interim Music Director at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 2nd, when he leads the Chancel Choir rehearsal for the first time. He will serve FAB through May 2025, when the choir takes its annual summer break. Dr. Lee is the Assistant Professor of Voice Music and Opera Director, as well as the Coordinator of Voice Studies in the music department at Marshall University. He received his Doctoral degree from Rutgers University. In addition to academia, Dr. Lee has served several congregations as music director, most recently at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. Many of you have met Alex and his daughters, Elizabeth and Lydia, who regularly worship with us. His wife, Sara, is the organist for another church in Huntington.

Jon is a West Virginia native, born in Bluefield. His interest in music began at age 11, and he was appointed to his first organist position at Bramwell Presbyterian Church, Bramwell, West Virginia, in 2004. In that time he studied with renowned keyboardist and composer, Dr. Evan Mack, at Concord University. He also served Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bluefield, for Saturday services. In 2010, Jon was called to Huntington, where he accepted the organist/choir director position at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. It was in this time that he discovered his interest in composition, writing weekly anthems for the choir as well as supplying incidental music to other Episcopal churches in the area for use in special services. He became the organist at FAB in 2015, beginning Palm Sunday.

Beyond his weekly commitments, Jon has also been featured twice as guest organist at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., for its annual Summer Organ Series. Jon was also invited as the only American competitor in the Galanti Organ Competition in Mondaino, Italy. His other projects have included extensive recording projects that have included a full program on the landmark E.M. Skinner organ at the Washington National Cathedral. Click Here to hear selected tracks from these projects.

Jon is also busy outside of music. He currently works as a production assistant at iHeartMedia, producing commercials and other on-air material. He is also known as "The Professor" on WBVB's "The Woody Show." In addition to work Jon is interested antique cars, a fascination he has held since a young age.

Jim Isaac has been a long-time member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and is an experienced administrator from his career as a Principal in the Cabell County School system and at St. Joseph Catholic School. We are blessed to have Jim join us during this Interim season. 

Office Hours: 

Monday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Kyle has been a member of FAB since he was a young child, and has served our congregation as an office assistant during summers and breaks, taught in our Children's Ministry, and has served on the Youth Commission and youth ministry leadership teams. Prior to working as our Office Administrator, Kyle exercised his love for golf as a Golf Pro at a local country club. Kyle is married to his wife Jess, and they have two daughters, Carly and Hallie. 

Office Hours: 

Monday: 9:00 am-3:30pm

Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Scott has been an attending member of FAB since he was about 3 years old. Over the years, Scott has been involved with the Food Basket Christmas Mission,  Feeding the Homeless, Stephen Ministry, a member of the Koinonia Class, Missions and Ministry Commission, and Home Communion.

 Scott is a retired Chiropractor of 27 years, after which he worked as an educator of the Standardized Patient program at the Marshall University School of Medicine for over nine years, until November 2022.

While attending Palmer University of Chiropractics in Davenport, IA, he met his wife Leigh. She relocated to Huntington, WV, and has been a practicing Physical Therapist at St. Mary's Hospital since 1980. They were married by former FAB pastor, Dr. R.F. Smith, in 1982, and they have two adult sons, Quinn and Corey, and two grandchildren, Margot and Tate. 

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church has always been a large part of our family life, and

we could never find a church family that expresses so much caring love and concern daily.  Our church family is always there for anyone who needs support or just being the best of friends who follow Christ. 

Office Hours: 

Monday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Lisa has been a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist church since 1982 and joined Fifth Avenue Baptist's staff in July 2017.  As Financial Secretary she brings our congregation almost 40 years of experience and expertise in accounting and bookkeeping.  She has worked in the private business sector in Huntington and Barboursville and additionally has worked in the financial office of another local church.  Lisa and her husband Todd of 37 years have three grown children, (Kristin, Ryan & Joshua) who have blessed them  with with five grandchildren.  (Ethan, Hannah, Bruce, Dwight, Lincoln).  Their children have spread their wings and have moved from West Virginia, so traveling to visit their children and their families is what brings them the greatest joy and is how they like to spend their spare time. 

Office Hours: 

Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm  

Kyla is a Huntington native and Marshall University graduate, holding both a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism. She has more than 15 years of experience as a news reporter. She joined Fifth Avenue Baptist because she is passionate about helping others and wanted to use her skills in a more meaningful way. Kyla is married and has two children. In her free time, she homeschools her children, and she enjoys sewing and reading.

Office Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm