Judah Smith is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He leads Churchome, a multisite church based in Seattle, Washington. It used to be called The City Church. The church also has locations in Los Angeles and other cities.
Biography
Pastor Judah Smith was born on October 9, 1978, to his parents Wendell Smith and Gini Melton Smith. He has a sister named Wendy Smith Perez. Pastor Judah is a seventh-generation preacher, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
From a young age of nine, Judah had a strong desire to preach, influenced by his family’s legacy of preachers. At sixteen, he had a significant encounter with Christ. He attended Issaquah High School, where he not only excelled academically but also showcased his talent in basketball, becoming a star player.
Even now, Judah maintains his love for sports, especially golf, and considers himself an all-around sports fan. He passionately believes the Seahawks are God’s favorite team and hopes for the return of the Sonics to Seattle.
Known for his fresh, relatable, and humorous messages that simplify the Bible and emphasize the story and life of Jesus, Judah is a gifted leader and speaker. Chelsea, his sister, is also recognized for her down-to-earth wisdom, authenticity, humor, and strong faith.
Books
Judah Smith is not just a great preacher; he’s also a talented writer. If he writes a book, you know it’s worth reading. Some of his books are “Life Is A Forty Day Experience,” “Jesus Is,” “I Will Follow Jesus,” “Love Like Jesus,” and “Jesus Is For You.”
Family Life
Pastor Judah and his wife Chelsea Smith have been the Lead Pastors at The City Church of Seattle since September 2009. Chelsea was born on July 18, 1978, in the United States. The couple has three children: Zion, Eliott, and Grace. They all live together in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Ministry
Judah and Chelsea Smith play important roles on the Leadership Team. Judah is the Lead Communicator, and Chelsea is the Lead Theologian. They started these roles in October 2022. Before that, for 13 years, they were the Lead Pastors. And even earlier, they led Generation Church, the youth ministry of The City Church, for ten years.
Pastor Judah Smith is not only a pastor but also a close friend of Justin Bieber. They met when Justin’s mother called Smith during Justin’s Seattle tour stop four years ago. Since then, they’ve been friends, and Smith even sends Justin Bible verses every day. To critics who question his friendships, Smith responds, “I think that was one of the criticisms of Jesus.”
Apart from being a pastor, Judah is an accomplished speaker. He organizes seminars and conferences worldwide. Some of his sermons include “What happened to my passion?,” “A troubled mind and An Open Door,” “Closer to God,” “Jesus over everything,” and “Take up your bed.”
Net Worth
Pastor Judah Smith net worth is not known. However, his major source of income comes from his pastoral work.
Social Media
You can find Pastor Judah Smith on the below social media platforms:
- Instagram: instagram.com/judahsmith/
- Twitter: @judahsmith
- Facebook: Judah Smith
- Tiktok: @judah_smith