Kirkland A. Smith was born on January 25 in San Francisco, CA. He attended St Ignatius College Prep, San Francisco, CA, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management and attended World Harvest Seminary Master’s program.

Pastor Smith is married to Qwivander T. Smith and together they have five children.

Pastor Smith’s ministry focus is to preach the gospel in a “real manner”, to “real people”, thus ensuring “real change.” Pastor Smith’s heart is for the unsaved and unchurched and those in the body who need a jump-start to their intimacy with God through Jesus Christ. Pastor Smith is a living witness to the saving and changing grace that the Lord can pour out on your life. He encourages others to taste and see that the Lord is good. (Psalm 34:8).

Pastor Smith previously served as a Deacon and as Minister of Missions, a staff position, at Fremont Bible Fellowship (now Family Bible Fellowship) in Newark, CA where Horacio S. Jones is Pastor. He was also the Director of the Tri Cities Community Development Center.

Pastor Smith is currently the founder and Pastor of Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, Antioch, CA, At Grace, hundreds of lives are being saved, healed, and delivered monthly. Grace is a committed