Properties Manager, John Smith

I have been married to my best friend, Donna, since June of 1981. We are blessed with our 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Our daughter, Amanda, and her husband, Ben Putman, grandsons Hudson and Maddux. And our son, Kevin, his wife Megan, grandchildren Stella, Ryker, and Lainey Jo. Our family is where we spend the majority of our time, investing in our grandchildren's lives and future. We feel it is important for their development and the direction they take as they step into adult roles, better prepared for the world.   

I worked in Tool & Die/Maintenance skilled trades starting in 1979. I retired from Nissan in Smyrna, TN, after 35 years, where my last position was senior manager of Tool & Die, Maintenance, and Current Model Engineering in the Stamping plant.

Throughout my career, I feel as if the Lord was preparing me for ways that I could serve him and others with the skills He was instilling in me. 

I mentioned I was retired; well, semi-retired may be a better word. FBC is blessed to have a caring and giving congregation that understands the needs our church building and grounds have. It is an honor to serve you all and take the steps with each of you to make the needed improvements and enhancements to our facility. 

When you don't see my truck at the church, you may find me on my farm trying to sneak up on a nice buck or catching a few football games. 

One of my favorite verses is 1 Peter 4:10: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace"