Our team.
Scott Miller
Pastor
“My wife Meredith and I have been married since 2007 and have three boys, Brody (2012), Bennett (2015), Bishop (2020). I was born and raised in West Virginia and graduated in 2006 from Liberty University with a bachelor degree in Biblical Studies. Upon graduating, I accepted the position of Student & Associate Pastor at New Life Baptist Fellowship in the Fall of 2013. After a few years (2018), God presented an opportunity to transition to the lead pastor while the founding pastor would begin the process of retiring.
I have a strong passion for evangelism and reaching those who may be far from God. I love to see disciples made, and I’m committed to leading others in living out the great commission.”
Jacob Martin
Family Pastor
“I have been married to my beloved wife, Cianne, since 2013. We have three beautiful children: Guy, Leigh, and Faye. I grew up in central Virginia and came to know Jesus as my Savior in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996. Since then, I have had a passion for church ministry and serving the Lord through His body. My wife and I helped plant a church in Bozeman, Montana in 2014 and I served as their Associate Pastor for 6 years. In March of 2020, we moved to the Upstate and have since found the Lord’s favor in serving as the Family Pastor of New Life Baptist Fellowship. We have been a part of this family since October 2023.
I love playing soccer, reading books (favorites are The Count of Monte Cristo, Life Together, and The Relational Soul), and having great conversations over a cup of coffee. In my free time, you will more than likely find me in my backyard pulling weeds, planting flowers, and playing with my kids.
Please reach out if you’d like to talk about life, Jesus, and the movie Interstellar.”
Ashley Smith
Children’s Director
“I wasn’t raised in church and, for much of my life, didn’t understand what it truly meant to follow Jesus. Although I believed in Him, I hadn’t made Him the Lord of my life, and as a result, I found myself lost in the world. My life was in turmoil until, at 36 years old, everything changed. While on a mountain trail, I wandered into the forest and became completely lost. It was in that moment of desperation that I began to pray and had a radical encounter with the Lord. He led me off that mountain, set me free, and transformed my life forever. Since that day, I have never looked back, and my heart has been on fire for His Word and His church.
Today, my deepest desire is to help children come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior from an early age. Although I can’t reclaim the years I lost, I pour into these young lives with the hope that they will choose to make Him the Lord of their lives from the very beginning. I am incredibly grateful that God has allowed me to be part of these children’s walk with Himself.
I am also blessed with a beautiful daughter, Madison, who is now 20 years old. She is a constant reminder of God's grace and the many blessings He has given me.”
Franklin Hang
Media Director
“I am married to my beautiful wife Lindsey have 1 beautiful daughter. I have 2 wonderful parents, 2 siblings (1 older brother and 1 younger sister).
I was born into a Christian family but did not accept Christ into my heart until I was 18. Before accepting Christ, I was playing the game of church. I knew the church answers, I played the part, but didn't truly know Christ. It wasn't until I was 18 in a youth worship service where God began to speak to my heart and softened it I finally accepted Him.
My favorite food is Phở - a Vietnamese soup dish consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, sometimes chicken.
My favorite sports/hobbies are playing musical instruments, soccer & tennis.
I am Hmong (a sub-ethnic group of the Miao people who originated from Central China).”