009138-SmithDeborah
Evangelism Catalyst
Arabi Louisiana
First Baptist of Chalmette
March 1
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About My Family
Phil and I are graduates of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. We both hold master’s degrees in Christian education with a childhood focus. Phil is from Cookeville, Tenn., he is a retired Louisiana Army National Guard Chaplain. I am from Mobile, Ala. Phil and I met in Montgomery, Ala., while he was serving in the Air Force (married in 1991). We have two sons, Michael and Ethan.
Our oldest son, Michael, is married to Susan. They have two sons, Brian (deceased) and Aaron. Brian blessed us with our first great-grandson, Luke, also his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Maddi. Aaron and his wife, Paige, are expecting our second great-grandson in July (2025), Kayden.
Our youngest son, Ethan Smith, enjoys living out West. He presently lives in Kingman, Ariz., off route 66 and works as security in Grand Canyon.
Our oldest son, Michael, is married to Susan. They have two sons, Brian (deceased) and Aaron. Brian blessed us with our first great-grandson, Luke, also his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Maddi. Aaron and his wife, Paige, are expecting our second great-grandson in July (2025), Kayden.
Our youngest son, Ethan Smith, enjoys living out West. He presently lives in Kingman, Ariz., off route 66 and works as security in Grand Canyon.
About My Ministry
Phil and I have almost 50 years of experience in children’s ministry. After graduating from seminary, God made it clear we were to stay and serve Him in New Orleans. We partner with local churches and to provide training for leaders in children’s ministry and outreach, coordinating evangelistic outreaches and leading preschool and after-school Bible Clubs.
We base our ministry on Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Psalm 78:1-8; and Matthew 18:1-14. “… which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children; that the generation to come might know them, the children who would be born, that they may arise and declare them to their children … ” (Psalm 78:5-6).
We base our ministry on Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Psalm 78:1-8; and Matthew 18:1-14. “… which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children; that the generation to come might know them, the children who would be born, that they may arise and declare them to their children … ” (Psalm 78:5-6).
