Colin S. Smith (pastor)
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Colin S. Smith is an American
evangelical
pastor and author. He received his training from the London School of Theology
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Philosophy. For sixteen years Smith served as Senior Pastor of Enfield Evangelical Free Church located in Enfield
, UK. During this time he was also an active member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches
where he served as its President. Smith is currently the Senior Pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Illinois, where he has been since 1996. The Orchard Evangelical Free Church has three campus locations: Arlington Heights
, Barrington
, and Itasca
.
Smith is also known for his books and radio program, both produced through Moody Bible Institute
. He has been a speaker at Moody Bible Institute for Founder's Week and has also made several appearances on the Total Living Network
(TLN).
Smith met his wife Karen at the London School of Theology. They have two sons, Andrew and David.
United States
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evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
pastor and author. He received his training from the London School of Theology
London School of Theology
The London School of Theology is an English interdenominational evangelical theological college based in Northwood within the London Borough of Hillingdon. A second campus is based in Watford, 20 miles northwest from central London, known as the Centre for Missional Leadership...
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Philosophy. For sixteen years Smith served as Senior Pastor of Enfield Evangelical Free Church located in Enfield
London Borough of Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. It borders the London Boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest...
, UK. During this time he was also an active member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches
Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches
The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches is a network of over 500 independent, evangelical churches mainly in the United Kingdom that preach an evangelical faith...
where he served as its President. Smith is currently the Senior Pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Illinois, where he has been since 1996. The Orchard Evangelical Free Church has three campus locations: Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, it lies about 25 miles northwest of the city's downtown. The population was 75,101 at the 2010 census....
, Barrington
Barrington, Illinois
Barrington is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois and Lake County, Illinois. The population was 10,327 at the 2010 census. Located approximately northwest of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks and horse trails in a country-suburban setting...
, and Itasca
Itasca, Illinois
Itasca is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,302 at the 2000 census.In 2009, BusinessWeek rated Itasca as the 'Best Affordable Suburb' in the state of Illinois...
.
Smith is also known for his books and radio program, both produced through Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian institution of higher education and related ministries that was founded by evangelist and businessman Dwight Lyman Moody in 1886. Since its founding, MBI's main campus has been located in the Near North Side of Chicago. MBI's primary ministries are education,...
. He has been a speaker at Moody Bible Institute for Founder's Week and has also made several appearances on the Total Living Network
Total Living Network
Total Living Network is a religious broadcasting channel based in Aurora, Illinois which carries a wide variety of family and ministry programs, including Ten Keys for Unlocking the Bible; Newsmakers, where leading Christian experts debate issues of interest to the Church; Inspiration Sensation, a...
(TLN).
Smith met his wife Karen at the London School of Theology. They have two sons, Andrew and David.
Books authored
- Unlocking the Bible, an evangelistic teaching package consisting of books, audio books, study guides, and video teachings
- 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible (2002) ISBN 978-0802465474
- 10 Keys to Unlock the Christian Life (2005) ISBN 978-0802465566
- The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life (2006) ISBN 978-0802465573
External links
- http://www.theorchardefc.org/arlington-heights/about/staff/ Smith's biography from The Orchard Evangelical Free Church.
- http://www.unlockingthebible.com/connect/utb-team-photos/ Smith's biography from Unlocking the Bible.
- http://www.unlockingthebible.com/blog/ Smith's personal blog from the Unlocking the Bible website.
- http://www.moodypublishers.com/Publishers/default.asp?SectionID=DA0DB250205240A3B2D27CB97458709F&action=view_details&subid=AD110EBCC5EC390767BA74707584F58C Smith's biography from Moody Publishers.
- http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/unlocking-the-bible-this-week/ Smith's biography from OnePlace.