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

Blake Allen
Student & Outreach Minister

John England
Family Pastor

Meagan Norman
Children's Ministry Director

Jessica Albritton
Connections Minister

Cameron Clark
Creative Specialist

Adam Susong
Communications Director

Megan Evans
Women's Ministry Director

Heather Thresher
Financial Secretary
Tylertown Church

Irvin Wasswa
Campus Pastor

Greg Moore
Operations & Discipleship Pastor

Chris Crow
Worship Leader