Our Pastor

              Pastor and Wife

 Rev. Parnell Smith Sr., is a born again, baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit believer of Jesus Christ. Called, anointed, and appointed by God to preach and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Pastor is committed to carrying the Gospel through out the world.

Pastor Smith is the husband of one wife. Happily married to Donna for 25 years and together they are the proud parents of Parnell Jr., Danielle, and                                               Alexis.                                                                    

Pastor Smith was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.  He received his education in the Birmingham City School System and he attended Southern Technical College where he received an Associates Degree in Computer Science. He currently holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Pastoral Christian Education from Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College.

While faithfully serving at Mt. Joy Baptist Church in Trussville Alabama Pastor Smith was called to Pastor First Missionary Baptist Church in Moody, Alabama in January, 2000 where he served until January 2005. In February 2005 he was called to Pastor New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Panama City Florida. Praise God for this Holy union. Pastor Smith and the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church family are still praising God for this union which began in February 2005.  New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is growing Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically. Under the leadership of Pastor Smith this Church has grown from 20 plus members to over 350 plus, but eyes have not seen ears have not heard nor has it entered into the heart what God has in store for them that love him.

 ● Called to Preach and teach the infallible, immutable word of God.

 ● Sent to serve the people of God.

 ● Committed to comfort the people of God.

                                                                                    Rev. Parnell Smith Sr., Pastor.

                                                               Pastor and Family