10/27/2026
Today we’re celebrating our Executive Pastor, Garrett Smith! 🤍
If you know Pastor Garrett, you know what a gift he is to Rolla First. We are so grateful for the heart he brings to this church, the care he has for people, and the time and energy he pours into serving. So much goes into helping a church move forward, and we never want to take for granted the people who give so much of themselves to help make that happen. Garrett has been such a valuable part of our church family, and we are better because he has been here.
His graphic gives you a few fun things to know about him—from his love of hickory golf and beef jerky to a Rubik’s Cube time most of us couldn’t come close to! But there’s so much more to appreciate about the person behind those answers. Garrett, we hope you know how deeply you are loved and how much your investment in this church means to us.
That makes this season especially bittersweet. Soon, Garrett and his family will be moving to Texas to be closer to family. We are going to miss them greatly. Saying goodbye to people who mean this much to our church is hard, even when there is so much to celebrate about what’s ahead.
As much as we wish we could keep them here, we believe God has big plans for their family. We’re praying for meaningful time with loved ones, new opportunities, and clear direction as they take this next step. We look forward to seeing how God continues to work in and through their lives, and we’ll be cheering them on from Missouri.
Pastor Garrett, thank you for all you have given to Rolla First. Thank you for serving, for caring, and for being such an important part of this church family. You and your family will be deeply missed and dearly loved long after the move.
Help us show Pastor Garrett some love in the comments! 🤍