Pastor Wes Johnson, along with his wife, Stephanie, and their four children: Brooke, Siera, Chase, and Ashton moved to Alexandria, VA in January of 2002 to begin his ministry with First Assembly of God. During the year 2002, Pastor Wes felt that God was wanting and leading him to First Assembly. For the past 20+ years, Pastor Wes and Stephanie have ministered together.

Our church began at the home of Peter and Anne Duborg in 1917, when the Holy Spirit started a revival. Soon our group grew into a small congregation and a need for a building was immanent. God began to open new doors for our small congregation. In 1957, the church purchased the estate at 700 West Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. On June 3, 1963 the congregation dedicated the land to the Lord, believing it to be a lighthouse on a hill. It was at this point that the church changed the name for the third time to First Assembly of God. Over the past 104 years, 9 properties and 3 name changes, history has proven that First Assembly’s congregation delights in hearing the voice of God.

First Assembly is affiliated with the national Assemblies of God organization headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The church is a member of the Potomac District of the national organization. The senior pastor must hold credentials with the Potomac District of the Assemblies of God. From 1922 to 2002, there were four senior pastors of the church. In November of 1999 the previous senior pastor, Dr. Thomas Gulbronson, was severely injured in a fall. His injuries led to his resignation from the church in March of 2002. The church was without a senior pastor from then until December 2002. In December 2002, Rev. Wes Johnson, along with his family, moved to Alexandria, VA, and began their ministry at First Assembly of God in January 2003.

We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God, externally self-existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His death and resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His future return to this earth in power and glory. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe in the Spirit-filled life by whose indwelling the Christian is given the power to live a joyous and victorious life. We believe in divine healing. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting judgment.

To God be the glory. Amen!

First Assembly is a vibrant, growing, multicultural congregation with over 30 nationalities represented within.

We offer many opportunities for ministry and we can meet the needs of every generation. New specialized ministries are being added as God sends gifted passionate individuals. Our ministries are available to everyone regardless of membership status and we warmly welcome you to participate in them.

Missions is a huge part of who we are as a Church. Not only do we support missionaries all over the world, we also have a big heart for community outreach which is clearly demonstrated through our serving and giving to the different needs that arise around us. We also have a big Missions Celebration every October where we look back on all that God has done through 1st Assembly Church. We hope you can join us!