Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Jason persinger

Lead Pastor



Jason Persinger has been married to the love of his life, Elizabeth, for over twenty years.  They have five wonderful children; one son and four daughters. Raised in a broken home that was full of heartbreak Jason found a new life through Jesus in the summer of 1997.  Since 2003 Jason has given his life to planting seeds of the gospel wherever the Lord has led. Jason has had the privilege of speaking at churches, conferences, camps and college campuses throughout the US.  In addition to pastoral ministry Jason has served as a high school teacher, coach and college professor.  He currently serves as the Senior Pastor at Peoria First Assembly of God and as Varsity Basketball Coach at Peoria Christian High School.  He was recognized by Illinois Basketball Coaches Associations (IBCA) in 2020 as one of the top coaches in Illinois. Jason holds an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in Special Education from Lee University where he also minored in Bible. He completed his ministerial studies from Global University and holds ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God.
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Elizabeth persinger

Children's Pastor

Elizabeth has been with us for the last eight years.  However, she has twenty years of ministry experience.  In addition to her role here she is a wife, mother of five and teaches Kindergarten at Peoria Christian. 
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aARON bUEHRER

Associate Pastor, Worship Pastor


Aaron, along with his wife Rachel and their two children, relocated to Peoria, Illinois, from Houston, Texas, in 2025 after nearly 13 years of serving in ministry across the country. With over 15 years of worship-leading experience, Aaron carries a deep passion for God’s presence and many personal testimonies of Jesus’ healing power in his life.
He currently serves with Gatherhouse, a Texas-based worship ministry and community of songwriters and worship leaders devoted to pursuing the presence of God. In addition to his work as a songwriter, developer of people, and team builder in local church ministry, Aaron teaches private music lessons and holds a Personal Training Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), remaining actively engaged in the fitness community.
Aaron’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” His relationship with the Holy Spirit is the foundation that inspires him to become the best husband, father, and leader he can be.
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