New Canaan Baptist in Empire calls new pastor

Jarret Smith is the new pastor of New Canaan Baptist Church, Empire.

He grew up in Dora and attended Good Hope Baptist Church, where his grandfather, Bob Fields, was pastor.

While serving as the youth minister for Good Hope, Smith discovered his calling to preach and was recently ordained by the church.

Kerry Turner, pastor of Good Hope, led the service, and Rodney Puryear, director of missions for Sulphur Springs Baptist Association, participated in the service. A reception followed at New Canaan Baptist. Smith and his wife, Jenifer, have three children.