In 2010, the North-West Florida Region of the Disciples of Christ Church tapped Pastor La’Rue Smith, Jr., as the interim shepherd of the United Christian Church, Montgomery. Pastor Smith endeared himself to the United congregation and it wasn’t long before the two were committed and Pastor Smith accepted the pastorate of the congregation.
As a leader, Pastor La'Rue has the heart of a servant, the desire to do the will of God and he has a passion to continue to reach those who are lost and in need of a personal relationship with Christ. He is a firm believer of being a student of God’s Word, to “study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
Pastor Smith’s roots steep deep in rural Lowndes County, being nurtured in Letohatchee, Alabama. He is a graduate of Calhoun High School and is the eldest of eight children born to La’Rue Smith, Sr., and Adlene Smith.
In 2000, he accepted his calling into the ministry as a member of the New Hope Christian Church Disciples of Christ and shortly thereafter accepted the assignment as assistant pastor under the pastorate of Reverend Howard Jones. He was elected as the pastor of Mount Zion Christian Church of Whitehall, Alabama. He extended his spiritual growth through the PEPP Program with the Alabama Northwest Florida Region and other similar educational tracks. Additionally, Pastor Smith is the 2019 recipient of WMGY Praise 96.5 Pastor of Distinction Award.
Pastor Smith receives balance, love and unyielding support from his dedicated wife of 27-years, Renee, and his daughter, Gabbi and Godson, Timothy.
Pastor LaRue Smith, Jr.,
First Lady Renee and Gabbi
United Christian Church Disciples of Christ
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