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Molino Resident Drayton Smith Named Director Of Ministry Village At Olive
January 2, 2022
Molino resident Drayton Smith is the new executive director of the Ministry Village at Olive.
An Escambia County native, Smith grew up in Cantonment. He has served as an associate pastor and lead pastor, and most recently served as the director of major gifts at Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola. Smith will oversee the five programs of Ministry Village at Olive – the Charis House, Tender Hearts Caring Hands, The Most Excellent Way, the Ministry Village Bargain Center, and the Ministry Village Early Learning Center.
Smith said is looking forward to building relationships and sharing the “what” and “why” of Ministry Village with the community.
“When Drayton met with the board, we could sense his passion for serving others and the community. I believe Drayton’s focus on building and cultivating relationships will resonate throughout Ministry Village and our community for years to come,” said Stephen Newsome, board chairman for the Ministry Village.
Drayton and his wife Milissa have five children, one grandson, and two daughters-in-law. They enjoy life on their small Molino farm with their cows, horses, chickens and dogs.
Ministry Village at Olive, Inc. was founded in Pensacola in 2008. The mission of Ministry Village at Olive is to put the words of Jesus into action throughout our community – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40, NIV)
Pictured: Drayton Smith and his wife Milissa. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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15 Responses to “Molino Resident Drayton Smith Named Director Of Ministry Village At Olive”
Congratulations!!! Wonderful ministry and mission. May God bless you and your family as you begin this new venture.
Congratulations Bro. Drayton. just don’t forget that there is no need for stump grinding any more. So proud of you my friend and brother.
Congratulations to this wonderful deserving man and his family! A true leader, role model, and a man with a true heart for doing Gods work! Olive you have been blessed!!
Drayton is a great leader and has been a kind,
caring, compassionate person as long as I’ve known
him, a long time! Ha!!!
Olive! you don’t know it yet, but you just hit a HOME RUN!!
Congratulations Drayton
Congratulations Drayton my brother in Christ! God has plans for you and it’s demonstrated with this new ministry for you and your family!
The sweetest family! Definitely a perfect choice!
Good choice!
Congratulations Drayton. I’ve known this man and his family all of his life and my own. This isn’t a surprise to me as he has a SERVANTS HEART…his great wife does as well. Olive Baptist has just gotten a great person in its fold. I know you will do a great job young man…proud of you.
Drayton is a solid leader and will do a great job for this ministry and the community it serves. Well done!
Congratulations! Olive is getting a wonderful person for this ministry.
Congratulations, Drayton! I know you and Milissa will serve your new ministry well.
..Congrats to you Drayton…I know you will do a great job…This is the kind of ministry I think you will really thrive in..Praying for you and family..
Congratulations Drayton, you deserve it.