Efrem Smith
Efrem Smith is the Co-Pastor of Bayside Church Midtown and Co-owner of Influential LLC.[1] Besides being the Co-pastor of Bayside Church Midtown Smith is also a motivational speaker and preacher internationally 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 held positions with various church and para church organizations, as well as with community foundations.[5] As far as churches, Smith has served as the founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church[6] 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.[7] In 1993 Smith was ordained by the National Baptist Convention.[5] 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
Some of Smith's books include:
- 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
- ^ a b c Cannon, Mae. "Black Christian Leaders Changing the World". Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ DeYmaz, Mark. "Segreagation and the Church: From Where We've Come". Christianity Today. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Menzie, Nicola. "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ a b Press Release. "Efrem Smith and Stahl Orchestra at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ a b Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ Press Release. "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May City Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d Press Release. "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Murashko, Alex. "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.
- ^ White, Rachel. "APU Hosts Urban Youth Workers Conference". Azusa Pacific University. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "Flavorfest "Unite" the Crossover Hip-Hop Experience". Brand Newz. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "Willow Creek to videocast Leadership Summit to UK churches". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Menzie, Nicola. "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-Hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.