Pastor's Bio
 

Pastor Frederick J. Smith is a prophetic voice that God has ordained for the proclamation of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Born and raised on the beautiful island of Nassau, Bahamas, he (with his lovely wife, Rochelle) is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Bridge Christian Center.

Pastor Smith has an extensive background in community service development and church governance. He has a an associate’s degree of Science from Southern Union Community College, a Bachelors degree in Marketing from Jacksonville State University, and a Masters degree in Public Administration with concentrations in Business administration and education counseling. He is also a graduate of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits Executive leadership Institute (NELI). NELI focuses on leadership, community development, and non-profit governance. He has held leadership roles in higher education, serving as the director of Jacksonville State University Wellness-Anniston program for Jacksonville State University. This program was recognized by both local and state government for its contribution in community development and wellness.

The wellness program served thousands of residents in Alabama by providing scholarships to single mothers, mentorship to high school and college students, wellness aerobic classes for seniors and much more. Due to the effectiveness of this program it was recognized by the Alabama Department of Public Health and received a commendation from the office of the Governor of Alabama in 2009. Pastor Smith has served his community in multiple ways, serving on the Family Services Board of directors, the Department of Human Services Quality Assurance Team, and the Community Enabler feeding and clothing board of directors. He and his wife had the privilege of being spotlight pastors for the Atlanta TBN studio broadcast February, 2013. He is also a gifted teacher of God’s word. Pastor Smith has also served as a college instructor at Gadsden State Community College.

Pastor Smith met and married Mrs. Rochelle Smith after completing college here in the United States. They currently live in Jacksonville, AL with their two daughters Eden and Zion. The purpose of the Bridge Christian Center is to exalt Jesus Christ our King and to teach the principles of His kingdom. We believe that the finished work of Jesus on Calvary bridges the gap between heaven and earth. We believe God will use His people to build kingdom bridges in the earth. In 2014, Pastor Smith completed the Dr. Myles Munroe Kingdom Training Institute held in Nassau Bahamas. This was the last Institute personally taught by Dr. Munroe before his transition to heaven. Pastor Smith is known for his engaging and revelatory presentation. He is a sought after conference speaker and is the host of a weekly television broadcast called Kingdom Perspective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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