About Greg Smith
As a follower of the Way of Jesus, Greg helps non-profit and faith-based organizations navigate critical transitions to maximize their impact.
Church
The Rev. Dr. Greg Smith is an ordained United Church of Christ (UCC) minister who has served 11 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. His most recent roles are Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Arlington, Texas (2024-2025) and Interim Senior Pastor at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth, Texas (2026-present).
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.
Pastor Greg is involved in all expressions of church in the United Church of Christ. He currently serves on the board of the South Central Conference and on the board of the United Church of Christ Church Building and Loan Fund.
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 14,000 neighbors in need each year with support from more than 40 local communities of faith and more than 1,500 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.
Greg’s volunteerism includes serving on the board of Faith & Grief, a national organization that provides opportunities for comfort & hope to those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Healthcare & Higher Education
Greg’s expertise in organizational transformation extends beyond faith communities into healthcare and education. His experience includes scaling educational initiatives within a Fortune 500 company, leading educational product development at the American College of Emergency Physicians, and integrating free medical services into a nonprofit’s holistic program model. He also served on the board of Texas Association of Charitable Clinics and spent eight years as an adjunct professor developing future leaders.
This cross-sector experience has sharpened Greg’s ability to identify transferable solutions and lead change initiatives across diverse organizational cultures . These skills directly inform his consulting work with faith-based nonprofits facing complex transitions.
Greg has pursued a range of professional endeavors, including eight years as an adjunct professor preparing future 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 2,300 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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