V. Justin Smith,
Outreach/Pastoral Care Pastor

Hometown:  Irmo, South Carolina  (Birthplace Georgetown, South Carolina)

Justin has been at Christian Life since he was 7 years old.  He graduated from Southeastern College, Lakeland, Florida, in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries with a Pastoral Concentration.   He joined the pastoral staff that same year as an Associate in Outreach, Evangelism Training, Ministry Involvement, Membership, Pastoral Care and Visitation.  Justin has the ability to make everyone feel welcome and accepted which makes him suited for the ministries he is overseeing.

Family:  Pastor Justin and has been married to Angela (Lubbock, Texas) for over 6 years. He and his wife have two children, a boy and a girl.

Passion:  Justin wants to see the church of Jesus Christ become Kingdom focused, unified and equipped in order "to make Columbia, SC, a place that is hard to go to Hell from."  He also has a passion to work with other pastors and churches across denominational, cultural, and racial barriers to see every man, woman, boy and girl come to the saving knowledge of Christ. He does this through his relationship with the ministry of Mission Columbia. (www.missioncolumbia.org)

Favorite Pastime:  Walking for exercise, do-it-yourself projects, and creating/trying new foods.