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

Derek Smith

Lead Pastor

Justin Tucker

Justin Tucker

Creative Arts Pastor

Kevin Short

Kevin Short

Operations Minister

Meagan Norman

Meagan Norman

Children's Ministry Director

Adam Susong

Adam Susong

Communications Director

Chelsey Sizemore

Chelsey Sizemore

Connections Director

Ryne Ladley

Ryne Ladley

Student Worship Leader

Josh Harrington

Josh Harrington

Facilities DIrector

Daniel Lockwood

Daniel Lockwood

Technical Director

Kim Reynolds

Kim Reynolds

Connections Director

Tylertown Campus

Irvin Wasswa

Irvin Wasswa

Campus Pastor

Gracie Shockley

Gracie Shockley

Student Director

Greg Moore

Greg Moore

Operations & Discipleship Pastor

Alyssa Loyd

Alyssa Loyd

Worship Leader

Erica Cook

Erica Cook

Kid's Director

Dunbar Cave Campus

Blake Allen

Blake Allen

Campus Pastor

Dan Dickerson

Dan Dickerson

Worship Leader

Kolby Wright

Kolby Wright

Student Director

LIVING HOPE Leadership