Pastor Jeff Smith
The son of a decorated veteran and business entrepreneur, Jeffrey was raised in a Methodist household and learned about walking with Jesus early in life. “I remember the Christian foundation my parents set for us as children in our early years. Proverbs 22:6 has reminded me to draw on that spiritual foundation, as it is the key to living a joyous life! I never dreamed God would call me to pastor churches, and out of that calling, He has called me to preach a message of Pentecost for America and if we just open our eyes, and listen with our ears and believe the Word of God in all its power and truth!"
Jeffrey toured as a professional musician before settling in Florida and worked as a CFO before answering the call to ministry in his thirties. He then finished his bachelor’s degree in business management and earned a master’s degree in divinity and has served as pastor in six unique Methodist Church settings. Jeffrey has led a church through the successful transition of disaffiliation and joining a new Methodist denomination.and he has served on district and conference teams; Jeffrey hosted a radio show, "Talking Glades with PJ" on CALLFM radio and served on City Chamber of Commerce and Fire Pension boards; and the last church he led was selected as the city’s non-profit of the year in 2022.
Jeffrey toured as a professional musician before settling in Florida and worked as a CFO before answering the call to ministry in his thirties. He then finished his bachelor’s degree in business management and earned a master’s degree in divinity and has served as pastor in six unique Methodist Church settings. Jeffrey has led a church through the successful transition of disaffiliation and joining a new Methodist denomination.and he has served on district and conference teams; Jeffrey hosted a radio show, "Talking Glades with PJ" on CALLFM radio and served on City Chamber of Commerce and Fire Pension boards; and the last church he led was selected as the city’s non-profit of the year in 2022.
He also has a heart for local and global missions including trips made to St. Louis, MO., and cities in Florida; evangelism visits to several provinces in China; he was part of a team of local pastor training in Uganda and most recently had a visit to schools and orphanages in the Dominican Republic.
Today, Jeffrey leads Pentecost For America and is married to Margaret. Together, they have 5 children and a “pack” of grandchildren. They spend time between Florida and North Carolina (have Bible, will travel!) and is committed to bringing a vision for Pentecost fire that is needed in all Christian’s. Time is running short!