Our Pastor, Dr. Frank M. Smith, Jr. is personally committed to the vision set for Christ's Church for Our Community. He is married to the former Theresia L. Perryman since 2002 and is father to Jayson. Reaching Up - Reaching In - Reaching Out is a daily concern for our Pastor. Since age 13, he has dedicated his life to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and influencing others to embrace transformative living that equips them for their maximum destiny outlined by the Almighty God. He has been used by the Lord in over 25 states and has been known for proclaiming the gospel on the radio and in social media for many years. He loves to encourage other pastors and other churches, often sharing wisdom and insights regarding conflict resolution, fiscal affairs, and other congregational development needs. It is his firm belief that all congregations of Christ-followers need encouragement so the work of God's Kingdom may be strong and endure all tests to the glory of God. His motto, taken from the Apostle Paul, is "I am made all things to all men that by all means I may save some." (First Corinthians 9:22)
Educational Attainments:
- Bachelor of Arts, Bible and General Communication, Freed-Hardeman University
- Master of Science, Management, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Doctor of Divinity, Simmons College of Kentucky
Current Church and Civic Stewardship:
- Founder/Senior Pastor, Christ's Church for Our Community (2000-Present)
- President/CEO, Christ's Church Community Development Corporation
- Executive Vice President and Special Assistant to the President, Simmons College of Kentucky (2007-Present)
- Commissioner and Vice-Chair, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
- Board Member and Former President, Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition
- President, National Council of Churches for Reparations
- Shepherd/Advisor, One Voice Prayer Movement
- Co-Chair, University of Louisville Signature Partnership Advisory Committee
- Advisory Board Member, Park Community Credit Union
- Financial Secretary, Central District Baptist Association
- Bingham Fellows, Class of 2021
- Member, Newburg Ministerial Association
- Member, Rotary Club of Louisville
- Vice-Chairman, National Baptist Convention of America Retreat Center Development Commission
- Board Member, Charitable Baptist Services, National Baptist Convention of America, International
Past Church and Civic Stewardship:
- Senior Minister, Newburg Church of Christ (1992-2000)
- Board Member (Three-terms), KentuckianaWorks (Louisville's Workforce Investment Board)
- Director of Development, Project One, Inc.