DERRICK SMITH
MINISTRY ROLE: Creative Pastor
MY FAMILY: I’ve been married to my incredible Wife Kyle, since 2007! We have one daughter Dresden, a dog, Liberty, and two goofy cats Dragon & Sasquatch.
I'VE BEEN AT SIMPLE CHURCH SINCE: the very beginning.
GO TO COFFEE ORDER: Iced Honey Vanilla Latte OR Dirty Ube Latte
FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Mathew 10:29 - "What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it"
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Destin Beach, FL / St, Augustine FL
PEOPLE THAT INSPIRE ME: My Wife Kyle, Pastor Aaron, Erwin Mcmanus, Mel Mcgowen, Andrew Schwab, Artist Tiago Magro
FAVORITE GAS STATION SNACK: Salt & Vinegar pringles, Mike ‘n ikes (the GOAT) and Diet Dr. Pepper.
HIDDEN TALENT: “eyeballing” measurements… it really is a talent… i think anyway
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The Score, Hackers, Blade Runner, Dune, Star Wars (yes! ALL of them)
BIGGEST FEAR: Being Replacable
FAVORITE SINGER AND/OR BAND: Spoken, Sent By Ravens, Glasslands, anything heavy with a great hook!
LEAST FAVORITE THING TO DO: Waking up before the sun does
ONE THING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: i’m an self proclaimed “Fact-junkie” i love learning random facts about random things.
WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH: my wife's inability to answer most of these questions about me, oh... and cats jumping but missing dressers.
FAVORITE SELF-CARE ACTIVITY: I hit the movie theatre nearly EVERY week by myself.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE PURPOSE STATEMENT: I want to be the bridge that connects people to their God given creative goals and aspirations.