Living Hope STAFF
Lead Pastor
Dr. Derek Smith
Pastor Derek and his family came to Living Hope in December of 2009. He is happily married to Mrs. Chrystal and they have five children, a daughter Reaghan, and four boys, Dawson, Harrison, Anderson, and Cayson. Pastor Derek is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Derek has a deep passion for God’s Word and for seeing people saved. In his spare time, Pastor Derek enjoys playing outside and spending time with his kids, going on dates with his wife, fishing, and going to the beach with his family.
Sango Campus
Derek Smith
Lead Pastor
Justin Tucker
Creative Arts Pastor
Kevin Short
Operations Minister
Meagan Norman
Children's Ministry Director
Adam Susong
Communications Director
Chelsey Sizemore
Connections Director
Ryne Ladley
Student Worship Leader
Josh Harrington
Facilities DIrector
Daniel Lockwood
Technical Director
Tylertown Campus
Irvin Wasswa
Campus Pastor
Greg Moore
Operations & Discipleship Pastor
Alyssa Loyd
Worship Leader
Gracie Shockley
Student Director
Dunbar Cave Campus
Blake Allen
Campus Pastor
Dan Dickerson
Worship Leader
Kolby Wright
Student Director