Meet Our Interim Pastor – Phillip Malina
Hello, and welcome! I'm Phillip Malina, and it is a privilege to serve as the Interim Pastor of First Baptist Church Smithville. This church and community are especially meaningful to me because Smithville is my hometown, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve in the place that helped shape my faith.
My passion is simple: to help people discover that they matter to God and that He has a purpose for their lives. I love teaching God's Word in a practical, encouraging way that helps people grow in their relationship with Jesus and find hope for everyday life.
As we walk through this season together, my prayer is that we will keep our eyes on Christ, grow stronger as a church family, and continue sharing His love with our community. Whether you've been part of First Baptist for years or you're looking for a church home, I want you to know there's a place for you here.
I look forward to meeting you and worshiping with you soon!
