B.A., Cedarville University
M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Professor Smith graduated from Cedarville University with degrees in student ministry and Christian education. He then earned a master’s degree in theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a staff pastor at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley in Meridian, Idaho and will be the lead pastor at Compass Bible Church South Valley in Kuna, Idaho in Spring 2025.

Professor Smith is married to Mackenzie, and they have one daughter, Ebeny.