Our Team

Pastors Eric & Juli Smith

Called into ministry as a young teen, Eric Smith graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. He graduated in 2023 with his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from SUM Theological Seminary.

Over the past three decades, Eric has served the Kingdom of God as a Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, Senior Pastor, Church planter, author, and Presbyter. Juli Smith, Eric’s wife of 35 years, who also attended Central Bible College and Evangel University, has worked alongside Eric in every aspect of ministry. The Smiths have three adult children and three grandchildren.

Eric and Juli were raised in the church, are passionate about the presence of God, and consider themselves revivalists. Their passion is to see the power of a supernatural God intersect with our daily lives. Their heart is to reach those who need Christ’s saving power and to disciple believers into a radical, on-fire relationship with Jesus Christ.

Eric is the author of four books, including his latest, Set Free. He also enjoys hosting revival events in Dayton.

  • Isaiah & Madison Smith

    YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTORS

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  • Jason & Sarah Thompson

    PASTORAL ASSISTANT

  • Rayquan & Carla Bennett

    OUTREACH PASTORS

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  • Rhiana Ison

    WORSHIP DIRECTOR

  • Becki Franklin

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

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  • Madison Smith

    SOCIAL MEDIA