Introduction :

Judah Smith is an American pastor. He is also an accomplished public speaker, as well as a published author.

Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :

• Judah Smith was born on October 9, 1978, to pastor parents – Wendell Smith (father) and Virginia ‘Gini’ Smith (née Melton, mother).
• He has a sister, Wendy Perez.
• Judah grew up in Seattle, Washington.
• At the age of nine, he started thinking about one day becoming a pastor, but as a teenager, he was more interested in the prospect of becoming a basketball player.
• At the age of sixteen, Judah had what he refers to as a ‘Supernatural encounter with God’ – He had visions of the future that ended up coming to pass. It was also the moment that reconfirmed his passion for becoming a pastor.
• At the young age of 22, in 2000, Judah married Chelsea Smith. They first met when they were infants, as their mothers were close friends.
• Judah has three children with his wife Chelsea – Elliott, Grace, and Zion.
• He continues to reside in Seattle, Washington, with his family.
• Judah lost his father, Wendell Smith, to cancer in December 2010.

Work : Judah Smith Annual Salary, Books and Net Worth

• From 1999 to 2009, Judah spent ten years working as a youth pastor.
• In 2009, due to his dad, i.e., Pastor Wendell Smith’s illness, Judah was asked to take over as the lead pastor of Seattle’s The City Church, which was established by his parents in 1992. He now shares lead pastor duties with his wife, Chelsea.
• He also frequently travels to preach his ministry across the country and has gained a huge following.
• Judah has also published a number of books – How’s Your Soul?, Jesus is_ (a New York Times bestseller), Life is_, and Love Like Jesus.
• He also wrote a Bible storybook for children in 2016 together with his wife, Chelsea. The book was titled I Will Follow Jesus.

Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :

• Judah has ministered to many celebrities, particularly Justin Bieber. He has frequently praised Bieber for his growth and spirituality and still frequently acts as his spiritual guide.
• He attended Bieber’s wedding to Hailey Baldwin on September 30, 2019.
• Judah first met Bieber at the invitation of Bieber’s mother, Pattie Mallette. She used to play Judah’s sermons to a young Justin.
• The respected pastor is also passionate about sports – He can frequently be found indulging his passion for golf. He also avidly supports the American football team Seattle Seahawks, and wishes for the return of his home main basketball team, the Seattle SuperSonics.
• Judah is part of a long line of preachers, and by his calculations, he is a seventh-generation pastor. He states that he enjoyed being part of a family of pastors, and consequently, never felt isolated as a PK (pastor’s kid).
• Very active online & on social media, Judah has 400,000+ followers on Twitter (now called X) & 600,000 followers on Instagram.

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