Changing Lives Through Christ
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. - Romans 12:2
CONNECT WITH USPastor Wayne was born on the south side of Chicago to the parents of Rev. Sylvester Smith, Jr. and Naomi Smith. Wayne was the youngest born of three children to this marriage and grew up in the church where his father was the founding pastor.
I attended Harper High School and received a football scholarship, to Purdue University where I played and studied sociology and business management. After graduating with a Bachelor degree in Sociology, I was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the NFL. I went on to play 8 years in the NFL including seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings. I've been the senior pastor since 2009.