Kris Smoll has been working with Discovery Land children’s ministries at Alliance for over 20 years. In addition she does consulting, speaks internationally, writes curriculum and ​oversees strategic planning. She was blessed to grow up at Alliance Church in a family who put God first and served as a family in children’s ministries. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute with her degree in Christian Education. Kris is very passionate about reaching kids for Christ, both locally and around the world, and challenging them to know God and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Kris is married to Craig and they have two sons, Evan and Nathan. When not at church you ​may find ​her at high​ ​school football games​, eating mexican food, or playing games with family and friends​.