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Tyler Smiley gave his first sermon at Lakewood Baptist. A decade later, he's returned as senior pastor

Neal Booth, Lakewood Baptist Church's deacon leadership chair, passes a symbolic baton on Dec. 13, 2020, to Tyler Smiley, who is now the congregation's senior pastor. Photo courtesy Lakewood Baptist Church

12182020 SMILEY 2.jpg — Neal Booth, Lakewood Baptist Church's deacon leadership chair, passes a symbolic baton on Dec. 13, 2020, to Tyler Smiley, who is now the congregation's senior pastor. Photo courtesy Lakewood Baptist Church

At 21 years old, Tyler Smiley gave his first sermon before the members of Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville. A decade later, he's been installed as senior pastor.