About Greg Smith
Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who is committed to making the world a better place for all people.
Church
The Rev. Dr. Greg Smith is an ordained United Church of Christ (UCC) minister who has served 10 Protestant congregations affiliated with 5 denominations: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, Presbyterian Church (USA), and United Church of Christ (UCC) in the Dallas – Arlington – Fort Worth metropolitan area of North Texas and in the Naples – Marco Island – Fort Myers area of Southwest Florida. Most recently he served as Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Arlington, Texas (2024-2025).
Pastor Greg specializes in guiding congregations through times of transition, bringing both deep experience and considerable training to his role as an interim pastor. He has completed formal training through Interim Ministry Network and Clergy Leadership Institute. Recently he completed a year long Preaching Justice fellowship. Pastor Greg’s theological education includes an undergraduate degree in ministry from Dallas Christian College, a Master of Divinity degree from Logsdon Seminary at Hardin-Simmons University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Amridge University.
Faith-Based Non-Profits
Since 2018, Greg has focused on leading faith-based nonprofit organizations in the Dallas area. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the White Rock Center of Hope – an East Dallas non-profit that cultivates hope through basic needs and personalized empowerment. Established in 1988 by 13 East Dallas congregations, Hope now serves more than 10,000 neighbors in need each year with support from more than 40 local communities of faith and more than 1,000 community volunteers.
Known for leading organizations through strategic growth to maximize their impact, Greg is passionate about helping people live out their faith in meaningful ways by leveraging wisdom from their religious tradition, the business world, and relevant academic disciplines. His own education reflects this integrated approach, including earning a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas Woman’s University and completing the Adese Fellowship in Social Enterprise.
Healthcare & Higher Education
Greg has a strong track record of scaling educational initiatives in both for-profit and non-profit healthcare settings, with a focus on empowering clinical staff to deliver high-quality, innovative care to underserved communities. His experience includes leading the education department for a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company, directing educational products team for the American College of Emergency Physicians, and integrating free medical care into the holistic programs provided by a faith-based non-profit. Currently, he serves on board of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics.
Greg has pursued a range of professional endeavors, including eight years as an adjunct professor preparing feature leaders for lives of service.
About So What Faith
Greg founded So What Faith in 2009 with a simple yet compelling goal: to ask meaningful questions and spark thoughtful conversations about the issues of faith that truly matter. Since then, the blog has grown into a rich collection of over 2,200 posts, including reviews of more than 1,200 recently published books and wide-ranging reflections on trends in American religious belief, behavior, and belonging.
Beyond the blog, So What Faith serves as a catalyst for meaningful change. Through tailored coaching and consulting, Greg partners with individuals, congregations, and organizations to help them clarify their vision, navigate challenges, and take bold, intentional steps toward a future shaped by authentic faith and purpose.
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