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Chuck Smith (pastor)
American pastor
For other people with the same name, see Chuck Smith.
Chuck Smith | |
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| Born | Charles Ward Smith (1927-06-25)June 25, 1927 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 2013(2013-10-03) (aged 86) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| 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 overs Founder's Page - Calvary Chapel Association LABEN