Codie Smith

Ministry professional with comprehensive background in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Loves to shepherd people and love people well. Has a strong desire to preach the fullness of God's Word. Possesses strong collaborative skills and adaptability to meet evolving needs, ensuring supportive and cohesive team environment.

• Associate Pastor, Youth, Westland Baptist Church, Katy, Texas, 300+, 09/01/23, Present, Leading an Adult leadership team of 15 to organize, plan, and execute Student ministry weekly., Planning yearly calendar for Student Ministry., Developing a strategy to equip and mature teenagers in their faith., Planned and lead three mission trips per year. (2 internationally and 1 local), 1 on 1 meetings with male teenagers weekly for growth groups., Organizing Sunday School material and engage teachers each week., Orchestrated a plan for multiplying D-Groups within student ministry., Build strong relationships with youth and their families., Active in schools. (10 High Schools & 18 Junior High Schools), Out of school (sports, activities, in their homes), Plan activities and outings for youth (summer camps, DNOW, retreats, etc.)
• Young Adult Minister, Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City, Louisiana, 600+, 12/01/22, 09/01/23, Leading small groups weekly, Organizing events designed for young adults, Developing a strategy to equip and mature young adults in their faith
• Student Pastor, Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City, Louisiana, 500+, 12/01/19, 12/01/22, Prepare and preach on Wednesday Nights weekly, 1 on 1 discipleship with students, Organize Sunday school and engage leaders to teach, Formulate and plan for D-Groups, Developed and organized a healthy outreach program, Involved in school campuses weekly to meet and reach new students, Lead student mission trips, Equip the youth to reach their friends for Christ through modeling and teaching evangelism, Planned a night a month for intentional evangelistic outreach., Build strong relationships with youth, Active in schools (5 high schools & junior high schools), Out of school (sports, activities, in their homes), Plan activities and outings for youth (summer camps, DNOW, etc.), Calendar coordination along with Church Calendar, Cultivate a healthy relationship with parents and lay leaders
• Student Pastor, First Baptist Church of Farmerville, Farmerville, Louisiana, 200+, 02/01/18, 12/01/19, Prepare and preach on Wednesday Nights weekly, 1 on 1 discipleship with students, Organize Sunday school and engage leaders to teach, Developed and organized a healthy outreach program, Involved in school campuses weekly to meet and reach new students, Lead student mission trips, Equip the youth to reach their friends for Christ through modeling and teaching evangelism, Build strong relationships with youth and families., Active in schools., Out of school (sports, activities, in their homes), Plan activities and outings for youth (summer camps, DNOW, etc.)
• Student Ministry Intern, Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1,500+, 05/01/17, 10/01/17, Lead and teach Connect Group classes, 1 on 1 discipleship, Small groups teacher and coordinator for Middle School Ministry, Developed and organized a healthy outreach program, Involved in school campuses weekly to meet and reach new students, Lead summer mission trips, Equip the youth to reach their friends for Christ through modeling and teaching evangelism, Along with Student Pastor and other Pastoral Staff, help plan the future direction of the ministry by casting vision and setting goals., Build strong relationships with youth, Active in schools (2 high schools, 2 junior high schools), Out of school (sports, activities, in their homes), Plan activities and outings for youth (summer camps, DNOW, etc.), Calendar coordination along with Student Ministry Team, Cultivate a healthy relationship with parents and lay leaders
• Student Ministry Volunteer, Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1,500+, 01/01/16, 05/01/17, Assisted with Wednesday Night service, Assisted with Student Ministry Events, Cultivate healthy relationships with students & parents

• Arklatex Communications, Shreveport, Louisiana, 08/01/16, 01/01/18, Telecommunications, Telephone systems, Avaya & Cisco, Computer/data, networking, fiber optics
• Connect It LLC., Shreveport, Louisiana, 02/01/16, 08/01/16, Data Processor / Cable Installer, Assist technicians during installation of telephone and data cables, inspect and test cables, record and analyze test results, and assess transmission characteristics, as well as locate faults or malfunctions., Other duties include but are not limited to splicing cables using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment, traveling to customer’s premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment and accessories, pulling cable through ducts, as well as cleaning and maintaining all tools and equipment., Additional duties include installation of instrument cable tray, junction box, conduit cable, cable gladding and termination, mob-bus cables and system cables, backboard installation, RJ45 connectors, and CAT-6 & CAT-5 cable installation., With all the above-mentioned duties comes the addition of customer satisfaction and respect for customer’s premises.
• Time It Lube, Shreveport, Louisiana, 09/01/14, 07/01/15, Hood Technician, Checking and/or replacing necessary fluids under vehicle hoods, measuring belts, hoses, and pulleys to verify safety compliance, changing oil, and interacting with customers and ensuring that they had a positive experience with the company.

• Place of Birth: NC
• Spouse Name: Makenzie
• Child Name: Judah
• Date of Birth: 04/06/95

Ordained & Licensed to the Gospel Ministry