Chuck Smith (pastor)
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", 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." The founding of Calvary Chapel is depicted in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution, with Smith being portrayed by Kelsey Grammer.
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. |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 |
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