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.
dsmith@lhbctn.com
Sango Campus
Derek Smith
Lead Pastor
Greg Moore
Family Pastor
Justin Tucker
Creative Arts Pastor
Kevin Short
Operations Minister
Blake Allen
Student & Outreach Minister
Jessica Albritton
Family Connections Minister
Adam Susong
Communications Director
Cameron Clark
Creative Specialist
Dee Hilmo
Executive Assistant
Heather Thresher
Financial Secretary
Megan Evans
Women’s Ministry Director
Erin Allen
Preschool Ministry Director
Maggie Smith
Children’s Ministry Director
Wayne Haugen
Facilities Director
Emma Feldman
Worship Collective Leader
Tylertown Campus
Irvin Wasswa
Tylertown Campus Pastor
Cody Clark
Tylertown Ministries Director
Meagan Norman
Tylertown Children’s Minister
Liz Haugen
Communications Director