Rev. David Garrett

Lead Pastor

Bro. Dave received his call to ministry in high school; church had always played a big part in his life, so it was a natural fit. He began preaching while a student at Lambuth College (Jackson, TN), where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. He completed his Master of Divinity degree at the School of Theology at Claremont (CA) in 1989 and was ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church in 1991. Since then, he has served churches large and small across the Annual Conference.

“What I like about Trinity UMC,” he said, “is our mission statement: to love, grow, and serve. To me, that is the core of everything we are called to be.”

Bro. Dave is married to Karen, a speech-language pathologist and California native. Together they share the affections of two slightly overweight and indifferent cats. They also enjoy the company of several nieces and nephews who join them bicycling and in lake activities.

Jim Smith

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Jim Smith grew up in the church, the son of a minister–father and musician–mother. The church is where he nurtured passion for music, grew in faith, and found direction. Jim earned his B.S. in Music from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri (1988) and a Masters of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee (1992). Point of fact, Jim’s first music-related job was during Seminary, as Director of Worship and Music at Grace United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Jim’s leadership over the years has included
church choirs, community choruses, children’s choirs, and church praise bands.

Jim has been married to Paducah native Nancy Allen Smith since April 2008. Jim is currently employed as a Hospice Field Chaplain. Jim and Nancy are proud of their recent WKU graduate, daughter, Savannah. And Yankee is the cat-dog of the family.

Savanah Harpole

KIDS THRIVE PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Savanah joined Kids Thrive as a teacher in 2018. Serving as assistant director for two years,  she assumed the Director position in 2022. 

Before Kids Thrive, Savanah ran an in-home child care and learning center for seven years.  “Children have always been my passion, and I have always wanted to work with children.  I always knew I had a lot of love to give these littles and God gave me the patience to do so.” 

Savanah will use her degree in Social Work to offer more to the families she comes in contact with at Kids Thrive; “ to be able to offer family training and counseling for our children.  To be honest, it was just another way to potentially help more children. “  

Savanah lives in Kevil with her husband Lonnie, and children Lexi, Kyndall, Danni Rose and Bentlee.

Pam Diebold

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Pam Diebold is our Administrative Assistant. Pam was a school teacher for 30 years in Tennessee. Pam and her husband, Barry, and her granddaughter, Aili, attend Trinity, where Barry is involved in the music program. They have 3 grown sons and 3 grandchildren. Pam’s hobbies and interests include crafting, gardening and reading a good book. Pam’s father is a retired United Methodist minister for 60 years, so she is well versed in the United Methodist Church standards of operations. Pam is available to assist you by visiting or calling the office Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Rodney Williams

Custodian

Rodney Williams has shown his love and care for our facilities by overseeing any and all needs related to our campus. Mr. Rodney ensures that our spaces are safe, clean, and. ready to serve God in several capacities. Rodney has been married to Mary Ann for over 43 years, has two daughters, Christi and Sarah, and six grandchildren between the ages of 7 and 18. He’s a Mustang enthusiast who enjoys restoring cars in his free time. Rodney also travels as a consultant for PNL Railway.