Staff

Dr. N. Keith Smith, Pastor

Dr. N. Keith Smith has been pastor since June 2000. Previously he was senior minister of University Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Virginia, and also has served congregations in North Carolina, Indiana, and South Carolina.

A native of Belton, South Carolina, Dr. Smith graduated from Clemson University, and received his M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Smith and his wife Beth have two sons: Matthew, who is married and working in Richmond; and Daniel, who is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University.

He is an avid collector and reader of theology books, long-distance runner, and connoisseur of good coffee.

Rev. David Schwoebel, Minister of Music

David Schwoebel administrates and oversees a comprehensive music ministry of nine choral organizations, four handbell choirs, a brass ensemble and a 26-piece orchestra.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Voice and Organ Performance from McKendree College in Lebanon, IL, and a Master of Church Music with an emphasis in Composition from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX, Mr. Schwoebel’s diverse education and practical experience in church music ministry enable him to arrange and compose in multiple mediums including piano, organ, handbells, and instrumental, as well as choral music for all ages.

Noted specifically for giving musical life to lyrics through sensitive melodies, well crafted choral writing and rich-sounding accompaniments, Mr. Schwoebel’s 100+ published works with 15 different publishers have been acclaimed by directors, singers, instrumentalists and listeners alike.

Recently, Mr. Schwoebel was honored to serve as a clinician at Celebration XXV sponsored by Hinshaw Music, Inc. and conducted the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham on several of his compositions along with other composers Mark Hayes, Carl Nygard and John Rutter.

He and his wife, Michelle, have three daughters, Brittany, Ashley and Courtney. As an ordained minister, Mr. Schwoebel enjoys working with people of all ages and delights in encouraging others to develop their own unique talents.

Susan Warren, Minister to Children

Susan has been a minister for the past 24 years. She is a graduate of Charleston Southern University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her experiences in teaching children about God's love go back to when she was 16 years old, teaching a group of first graders in Sunday school. Over the years she has been ministering to children and their families through camps for children, teaching children in weekday programs and preschools, and working as a Minister on other church staffs. She has such a passionate love for children and their families. Her greatest prayer is that God will use her talents to bring parents and children alike to the saving truth of Jesus Christ and the importance of coming to church.

Susan is the proud parent of two sons, William and David.

Drew Collier, Minister to Youth/Young Adults