Our Pastors & Staff
Rev. Luke Smith
Pastor
Luke Benjamin Smith became the pastor of Linden Heights Baptist Church in 2010. He is a native of Washington, D.C. Luke studied at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, The American Baptist Seminary of the West (located in Berkeley, California) and Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. He earned his Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree at Duke Divinity School in 2005.
Natalie Ballew
Children's Church Director
Natalie graduated from Mary Baldwin University in 2013 with a degree in psychology with a main focus in education and childhood development classes. Natalie has experience with children in various settings, including operating her own daycare center, working in a church nursery, volunteering with autistic children in the public school system, and volunteering in Awana programs. Natalie and her husband Ryan have three children.
Teresa Rosemeier
Choir Director
Teresa holds a degree in music from Bridgewater College and has experience teaching in both the Page County and Augusta County School Systems. She previously served as choir director at Christ United Methodist Church in Staunton and St. James United Methodist Church in Churchville.
She currently serves as the choir director at Linden Heights Baptist Church, a role she considers a true blessing. Teresa feels grateful to God for the opportunity to serve Him by leading the church family in worship each week and working with such a dedicated and loving group of people.
Teresa and her husband, Tom, live in Greenville and cherish the time they spend with their beloved children and grandchildren.
Melissa Graham
Music Coordinator, Praise Team Director
Melissa leads the Praise Team and directs congregational singing of contemporary praise songs during the 9:00 a.m. worship service. The Praise Team also leads a time of Praise and Worship on Wednesday evenings. New members are always welcome, and feedback or song requests are encouraged.
Eva Mason
Church Secretary
Eva has been a secretary most of her life and has served at Linden Heights many years. She is also a Sunday School teacher for the ladies class. Eva is a member of the Jammerz musical group at the church. She plays many instruments, sings and plays the piano.
Dawn Davis
Nursery Worker
Dawn is a nursery caregiver and is also employed by Staunton City Schools. She helps out with special events such as the Christmas pageant. Dawn has a knack for costumes! She and her husband have five children and five grandchildren.
Jamye Justice
Nursery Worker
Jamye joined our team in 2026. She works in our nursery and has also been the director of Community Child Care for three years. She is wonderful with children. Fun fact: She has a dog named Moose!!
Kate Davis
Children's program director
Kate was baptized and joined our church in October 2025. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bridgewater College and holds a Master of Education from Liberty University. She served as a school counselor for three years at Stanley Elementary and is now a stay–at–home mom.
