Efrem Smith

Efrem Smith is the President and CEO of World Impact, a Christian missions organization committed to the church-planting movement in the inner city.[1] Besides being the CEO of World impact, 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 and Luther 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:

Personal life

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cannon, Mae. "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. "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. "Efrem Smith and Stahl Orchestra at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  5. 1 2 Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  6. Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  7. Press Release. "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May City Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Press Release. "Efrem Smith to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  9. 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.
  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. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  13. Menzie, Nicola. "Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  14. Strickler, Jeff. "Hip-Hop Mosaic". Faith & Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2015.

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