At Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, we are blessed with an amazing Ministry Team! Read below to get to know more about Pastor David. If you need to contact him or the church office, please use the links below.

Email the Church Office

David became the pastor of Rural Retreat UMC in July, 2022. Prior to that, he served as Lead Pastor at Mt. Vale and Savannah UMC’s in Galax, VA since August, 2017, and as Associate Pastor of Out of the Box UMC in Hillsville, Va since July 2014. David completed his Masters of Divinity Degree through Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctorate in Ministry degree in Evangelism and Church Planting through Liberty University. David enjoys sports, reading, but most importantly spending time with his family and friends.

Email Pastor David

DAVID PAYNE / PASTOR

GINNY SMITH / SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER

NATE MONTGOMERY / YOUTH DIRECTOR

JACKIE PEERY / NURSERY DIRECTOR

MISSY HORTON / PIANIST

KATHY WILLIAMS / ORGANIST