I was born in Maryland in 1985. I grew up in a military family, along with my twin sister and older brother. During my childhood, my dad was in the Air Force. This gave me the opportunity to live in Maine, Washington and now Virginia, where I have spent the majority of my life. I was also blessed to have been raised in a Christian home by my parents. Church life was very important to my family and was instilled in me from an incredibly early age. I graduated from Park View High School in 2003. In 2005, I earned my Associate’s Degree from Southside Virginia Community College. Fast forward some years to where God providentially, and graciously, brought the love of my life to me, my wife Tabitha. We were married in 2019. Not long after this God led us to Smyrna Baptist Church. Smyrna quickly became the church home we had been praying for. Even though we have only been here a few years, God has provided opportunities for us to grow in this church family. The sermons, classes and fellowship opportunities have enhanced our walk with Christ. This new stage of ministry training is an answer to prayer. I am eager to learn as God uses my pastors and church family to equip me for the next stage of the journey that He has for me. In April of 2025, our first child will be born, a baby girl. As Tabitha and I look to the future we are excited for what God has planned for us.

Contact: dwatson@smyrna1897.org