Dr. David Smith
Lead Pastor,
Centerville, Northmont, Springboro, Beavercreek
As a gifted teacher and visionary leader, you will quickly come to appreciate David’s warm, relational style, his humor and his wisdom. When preaching, he uses a style that is both expositional and practical. In addition, he leads the staff each week in prayer, worship, Bible interaction and vision.
David is a graduate of Nyack College (B.S.) and Toccoa Falls College; Doctor of Divinity. He is a teacher in the national Perspectives course, where he helps students understand cultural challenges for today’s missionaries. A featured speaker at college campuses, missionary fields and conferences, he also serves on the Toccoa Falls College Board of Trustees and has served on the Board of Directors for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. After serving as a Senior Pastor in Malaysia for several years, David joined the staff at Fairhaven Church in 1998 and became Lead Pastor in 2005.
David and his lovely wife Kathy were born and raised in Southeast Asia: David in Indonesia, where he learned Indonesian as his first language, and Kathy in Cambodia. They have four sons, Tyler (Domonique), Brannon, Peyton and Brent. It’s no surprise the Smiths love Asian food and culture and have traveled overseas extensively. Having played semi-professional soccer here in the U.S. and professional soccer in Malaysia, David enjoys watching all forms of the sport. He still plays soccer, but also enjoys spending time on the golf course. He loves to laugh, is a fan of technology and is always making sure his car is spotless.