Sean Smith | Education and Experience
The digital profile of Sean Smith. He is a Pastor in Arizona with more than 20 years of leadership experience and a passion for communicating the message of Christ. He and his family live in Avondale Arizona and are currently involved in ministry in the valley. He is a gifted teacher and an extremely creative thinker.
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Education and Experience

Education

I am a strong believer in education.  I was the first in my family to graduate from college and the first to get an advanced degree.  I continue to pursue after knowledge and grow in my experiences.

High school

Moorpark High School

1987 – 1991

College

Bachelor of Arts

Pacific Christian College

1991 – 1995

Major in Church Growth

Emphasis in Preaching

Masters Degree

Masters of Arts In Theology

Fuller Theological Seminary

1999 – 2007

Major in Theology

Biblical Studies Emphasis

Strengths

From the Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0 report.  These strengths are outlined in the book by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton, Now Discover Your Strengths.

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You can download my full Strengths Finder 2.0 report here:  Resources

Work Experience

Grand Canyon University

Owner / Operator / Designer
Current

Teaching Christian Worldview at GCU includes utilizing a variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses fresh and engaging. I work with individual students to improve understanding of the Christian Worldview concepts and help students understand the Biblical Narrative through a range of exercises, readings, and discussions.

Life Ansanm

Chairman Of The Board
Current

Life Ansanm is a missions organization working in Cap Rouge, Haiti. I serve on the board of directors and have made a number of trips to Haiti.

Design Inspirations

Adjunct Professor
Current

In 2005 I began doing creative design and consultation work. This work evolved into Design Inspirations., a creative design and consultation firm that provides work for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small start-up businesses and churches.

Artis International

Senior Fellow
Current

ARTIS is a scientific research group dedicated to improving understanding of collective political and cultural violence, risk assessment, and modelling through field based research. I have been involved with ARTIS from its inception in 2006 assisting with communicating research findings in compelling and understandable way.

Lincoln Heights Christian Church

Executive Weekend Experience Pastor
2020 – 2021

I served as the Executive Weekend Experience Pastor at Lincoln Heights Christian Church. I worked in tandem with the Lead Pastor to “Dream, Develop, and Deploy” new strategies in ministry. I ovesaw all things related to the weekend services, special events, outreach, and gave input on all other ministry areas.

The Refinery Christian Church

Executive Pastor Of Programming and Communications
2016 – 2018

At The Refinery Christian Church I served as a member of the executive team, working alongside the leadership to further the vision of the organization. I oversaw all of the weekend programming along with the communications.

Palm Valley Church

Executive Creative Arts Pastor
2008 – 2016

As a member of the Lead Team at Palm Valley, I oversaw the Creative Arts Team which is responsible for all of the creative elements of the four weekend services. I oversaw 4 full time and 6 part time employees along with multiple interns and volunteers.

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Resources