Efrem Smith is an American pastor who is the co-pastor of Midtown Church and co-owner of Influential LLC.[1] Smith has spoken on the subjects of leadership, multi-ethnic issues and development of the Christian community.[2] Smith is considered to be an advocate for urban ministry and reaching out to the marginalized.[3]

Education

Smith graduated from Saint John's University, Luther Theological Seminary, and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary.[4]

Career

Smith has served as the founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church[5] and is involved in community foundations as he was formerly the President of the Sanctuary Community Development Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota[1] and the superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.[6] In 1993 Smith was ordained by the National Baptist Convention.[7] Currently, Smith serves as the President and CEO of World Impact as his full-time ministry and is an itinerant speaker for Forge: Kingdom Building Ministries.[8]

Speaking engagements

As a motivational speaker with Kingdom Building Ministries,[8] Smith has been a keynote speaker for Together LA,[9] the Urban Youth Worker's Institute Convention,[10] Falvor Fest,[11] Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit[12] and Exponential Conferences.[13]

Books

  • Raising Up Young Heroes ISBN 978-0-8308-3209-5[8]
  • The Hip-Hop Church ISBN 978-0-8308-3329-0[8]
  • Jump ISBN 978-1-4347-6457-7[14]
  • The Post-Black and Post-White Church ISBN 978-1-118-03658-7[1]

Personal life

Smith lives in the Bay area with his wife Donecia and two daughters.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cannon, Mae (20 February 2015). "Black Christian Leaders Changing the World". Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  2. ↑ DeYmaz, Mark. "Segreagation and the Church: From Where We've Come". Christianity Today. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Menzie, Nicola (8 October 2014). "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 Press Release (23 August 2012). "Efrem Smith and Stahl Orchestra at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Strickler, Jeff (28 February 2011). "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  6. ↑ Press Release (5 August 2014). "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May City Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Strickler, Jeff (28 February 2011). "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Press Release (5 August 2014). "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  9. ↑ Murashko, Alex (3 January 2015). "Christian Leaders to Join Tim Keller for 'Together LA' to Answer: 'What Does It Mean to Love Your City?". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  10. ↑ White, Rachel. "APU Hosts Urban Youth Workers Conference". Azusa Pacific University. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Flavorfest "Unite" the Crossover Hip-Hop Experience". Brand Newz. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "Willow Creek to videocast Leadership Summit to UK churches". The Christian Post. 20 April 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  13. ↑ Menzie, Nicola (8 October 2014). "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  14. ↑ Strickler, Jeff (28 February 2011). "Hip-Hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
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