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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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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Work Experience
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 church. I oversaw all of the weekend programming along with the communications. As a member of the teaching team I delivered the weekend message on a regular basis.
Palm Valley Church
Creative Arts Pastor
2008 – 2016
As a member of the Lead Team at Palm Valley, I oversee the Creative Arts Team which is responsible for all of the creative elements of the four weekend services, including music, audio, video, lighting and overall service production. In this role I oversee 4 full time and 6 part time employees along with multiple interns and volunteers. I also serve as part of the teaching team at Palm Valley Church. Since 2008 we have seen the church grow from 1,500 in attendance to nearly 5,000 in attendance.
Arizona Christian University
I served as an adjunct professor in the Church Ministry department. I have developed and taught the curriculum for the Technology in Ministry class that is required for all Church Ministry majors.
Adjunct Professor
2012 – 2015
Encounter Church
Associate Pastor
2005 – 2006
At Encounter Church I assisted in planning for and implementing a new church plant. I served as an associate pastor overseeing the student ministries and worship ministries and shared the teaching responsibilities.
Lincoln Heights Christian Church
Associate Pastor
1996 – 2004
As the Associate Pastor I was responsible for Jr. High and Sr. High Ministries, along with worship services and many other ministries within the church. I also shared in the teaching.
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