Efrem Smith

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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[ by whom? ] to be an advocate for urban ministry and reaching out to the marginalized. [3]

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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] Flavor Fest, [11] Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit [12] and Exponential Conferences. [13]

Books

Personal life

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

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References

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  2. ↑ DeYmaz, Mark. "Segreagation and the Church: From Where We've Come". Christianity Today. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Menzie, Nicola (8 October 2001). "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success With Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Efrem Smith and Stahl Orchestra at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald (Press release). 23 August 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Strickler, Jeff (28 February 2011). "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  6. ↑ "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May City Herald (Press release). 5 August 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Strickler, Jeff (28 February 2011). "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald (Press release). 5 August 2014. 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. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. 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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