Kevin Smith is a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Potosi. Kevin is married to Kayla Smith and had four kids named Alex, Presley, Harper, and Colin.
Kevin has not always been a Christian. Kevin was an atheist until the age of 21. Kevin has been through many trials in his journey to Christianity. This change has not only impacted his life, but has impacted many others lives, like his daughter, Presley Smith.
Presley Smith, a sophomore here at Potosi High School and Kevin’s daughter said, “I couldn’t ask for a better dad. He makes everyone feel special. Watching my dad lead people all his life has made me the person I am today.”
Kevin is a light in many people’s lives besides his children. Sophomore Chloe Lambing said, “He always has time to listen and pray, when you need it most. He’s helped me deepen my relationship with Christ and become a better person in general. Kevin isn’t just a light in my life because he’s a good guy, It’s because he shines Jesus into everything he does.”
Josh Fulton, a teacher at Potosi High School has been working ministry with Kevin for around 10 years. Josh stated, ”Kevin is one of my best friends and has helped me get deeper into the word of God.” With Kevin’s intelligence and the urge to help people understand Christianity, he has helped many people like Mr. Fulton in becoming a better Christian and to have the want to learn more about God. Kevin asks the First Baptist youth group to invite their classmates to church and to get closer to God as well. Kevin helps everyone around him with understanding the Bible and putting the words into more modern English. He gives examples that help draw a picture in people’s minds.
With Kevin’s teaching, many children and adults have learned about Jesus and more about the Bible. Kevin has impacted many people’s lives and has changed people’s outlooks on life positively.
