Chuck Smith | |
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| Born | Charles Ward Smith June 25, 1927 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 2013 (aged 86) Newport Beach, California, U.S.[1] |
| Education | Life Pacific College |
| Alma mater | Life Pacific College, 1946 |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Years active | 1965–2013 |
| Known for | Pastor and founder of Calvary Chapel |
| Notable work | Love, The More Excellent Way |
| Television | A Venture In Faith (Documentary) What God Hath Wrought (Documentary) |
| Spouse |
Kay Johnson (m. 1947) |
| Children | 4 |
Charles Ward "Chuck" Smith (June 25, 1927 – October 3, 2013) was an American pastor who founded the Calvary Chapel movement. Beginning with the 25-person Costa Mesa congregation in 1965, Smith's influence now extends to "more than 1,000 churches nationwide and hundreds more overseas",[2] some of which are among the largest churches in the United States. He has been called "one of the most influential figures in modern American Christianity."[2] The founding of Calvary Chapel is depicted in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution, with Smith being portrayed by Kelsey Grammer.
- ^ Vitello, Paul (October 13, 2013). "Chuck Smith, Minister Who Preached to Flower Children, Dies at 86". The New York Times. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ a b Goffard, Christopher (October 3, 2013). "Pastor Chuck Smith dies at 86; founder of Calvary Chapel movement". Los Angeles Times.