Fred Smith is an elder in the United Methodist Church. He served as the Associate Director of Interfaith Programs for the Carter Center in Atlanta before becoming Senior Pastor of Fellowship UMC and Director of the Center of Hope (2000-2005). He specializes in the areas of prophetic religious education, violence in black communities, substance abuse prevention, at-risk youth, and faith and health.
His current projects include:
- Writing "The Beloved Community: Prophetic Religious Education, Faith-based Initiative Manual";
- Development of the Center for Community Transformation;
- Supporting Mount Vernon Square Taskforce on Joint Ministry.
Courses Taught:
- Christian Education and the Black Experience
- Christian Life Skills for At-Risk Youth
- Foundations of Urban Ministry
- Issues of Faith and Health in the Urban Setting
- High Potential Metro Churches
Education:
- Harvard University, B.A.
- Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, M.Div.
- Emory University, Ph.D.
