Dr. Alexander Wook 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 is a longtime member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and brings a wealth of experience in education and service to our congregation. He spent his career as a principal in the Cabell County School system and at St. Joseph Catholic School. Jim earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Marshall University and proudly served in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam.

Throughout his years at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Jim has served on church commissions, taught Sunday School classes, and participated in mission trips. He is married to Brenda, and we are grateful to have Jim serving with 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 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 - 3:30 pm

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

Scott has been a devoted member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church since early childhood, having attended FAB since he was about three years old. Over the years, he has been actively involved in numerous ministries, including the Food Basket Christmas Mission, Feeding the Homeless, Stephen Ministry, the Koinonia Class, the Missions and Ministry Commission, and Home Communion.

Professionally, Scott is a retired chiropractor with 27 years of experience. He also served as an educator in the Standardized Patient Program at the Marshall University School of Medicine for more than nine years, retiring from that role in November 2022.

Scott met his wife, Leigh, while attending Palmer University of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Leigh later relocated to Huntington, West Virginia, and has worked as a physical therapist at St. Mary’s Hospital since 1980. The couple was married in 1982 by former FAB pastor Dr. R. F. Smith. They have two adult sons, Quinn and Corey (who is married to Brittney), and are proud grandparents to Margot and Tate.

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church has always been a central part of Scott and Leigh’s family life. They cherish their church family and value the deep sense of care, love, and support found at FAB—a community that consistently walks alongside one another in friendship and in faith, following Christ together.

Office Hours: 

Monday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Lisa has been a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist church since 1982 and joined Fifth Avenue Baptist's staff in July 2017. As Finance Manager, she brings our congregation 40 years of experience and expertise in accounting and bookkeeping. She has worked in the private business sector in Huntington and Barboursville, and has also worked in the financial office of another local church. Lisa and her husband, Todd, of 45 years, have three grown children (Kristin, Ryan & Joshua) who have blessed them with six grandchildren (Ethan, Hannah, Bruce, Dwight, Lincoln, and William). 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: 

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 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 a 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, music, and reading.

Office Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Friday: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm