Jeremy Duranceau

Lead Pastor • jduranceau@clarksvillefirst.com

Our family was blessed to be called to First Church in September of 2014. We Love God! Love People! Love the church! Love fun!


Bob Duranceau

Discipleship Pastor • bduranceau@clarksvillefirst.com

Bob and Phyliss retired to Clarksville in 2019 after 40 years of pastoral ministry. Bob was asked to serve on our staff in May of 2021. He is excited about leading a ministry that guides people into a relationship with Jesus, guides people in their relationship with Jesus, and guides disciples to passionately embrace and practice the mission of making Christ like disciples! He and Phyliss have three children and ten grandchildren.


Leighanne guthrie

Director of Operationslguthrie@clarksvillefirst.com

Leighanne has served at First Church since 2005. Her ministry supports the staff, keeps them organized (which is a much more difficult job than anyone would realize) and assures that all ministries run smoothly.


Jon Vaughn

Director of Radical Mission • jvaughn@clarksvillefirst.com

Jon was born and raised in Clarksville. He and his family have been a part of Community of Hope since 2007. He wants to use Radical Mission to change the face of Clarksville by showing Jesus's love and compassion to all.


Laura McKellar

Associate Pastorlmkellar@clarksvillefirst.com

Laura joined the staff of Commuinity of Hope in 2023.


Joel Sudbury

Worship Supportjsudbury@clarksvillefirst.com

Joel joined the staff of Community of Hope in 2022.


Any of the staff can be reached by calling the church @ 931.648.0110.