Steven Nils Smith (born April 17, 1980) is an American author, pastor, and a social media consultant for ministries and various brands. He served as a pastor in several churches across Texas. Currently, he is the Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation at Dunham+Company based in Plano, Texas. Career Pastor After graduating from Texas State University with a degree in Business Management, Smith earned his Masters in Ministry Leadership at Rockbridge Seminary. He served as a pastor for youth, young adults, and online ministry for over 12 years across several churches in Texas. Social media strategist In 2016, Smith joined Dunham+Company as their Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation where he helps their clients create more impact and influence through the latest social media and online best practices with his extensive background in social media strategy, ministry innovation, and online communication. TVApp.Church In March 2015, Smith along with friend Jay Kranda founded TVApp.Church. According to their website, “TV App, powered by Mere Technology, is a powerful distribution platform to help your church setup, manage, and integrate your existing media platforms into our powerful system that does the work for you. Once set up your work is done as our solution seamlessly pushes out your integrated media platforms to multiple connected TV devices simultaneously.” Authorship Social Media Guide for Ministry: What It Is & How to Use It In March 2013, Smith released his book for church and ministry leaders to learn about the most popular social media platforms and how to utilize them. Personal life Smith and wife, Katie, have 2 girls together. They currently reside in New York City. Bibliography * Social Media Guide for Ministry: What It Is & How to Use It Paperback (2013)
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