Lead Pastor
Aaron has been the Lead Pastor of CIL since 2008. Aaron grew up in Irving, Texas, and has been in vocational ministry since 1995, serving as a children’s pastor, youth pastor, associate pastor, and church planter.
Aaron earned a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from Union University (Jackson, TN). He also has a Masters of Art in Leadership from Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), and a Bachelors in Religion from MidAmerica Nazarene University (Olathe, KS). Aaron is an instructor at Union University and on the Board of Directors of Manna University (Fayetteville, North Carolina). Dr. Allison is the Director of the Three Streams School of Theology (TSST), a ministry of CIL Church.
Aaron and Beth Allison have been married since 1998, and have three adult children – Abbey, Luke, and Lincoln. They love spending time with their kids and exploring all the cultural opportunities in Nashville. Aaron loves studying history, engaging in local community issues, and following sports teams from Dallas and Nashville.