Pastor Mike Smith is a long-term resident of  Renton. He grew up in the Highlands, graduated from Hazen High School, and attended the International Christian Graduate University. Mike and his wife, Barbara served as missionaries with Campus Crusade for 10 years before he joined the Highlands staff in 1988. They have two grown daughters, Genevieve and Rachelle. Mike has always been passionate about reaching others with the Good News of Christ.