Dr. Bryant Smith, BCC
Dr. Bryant L. Smith is a pastor, chaplain, educator, and ministry leader whose work brings together pastoral ministry, spiritual care, leadership, and a passion for developing healthy and vibrant faith communities. Dr. Smith has served for two decades as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in Virginia and Ohio, helping congregations grow into vibrant communities of faith.
As a Chaplain for over 15 years in the healthcare industry, Dr. Smith is endorsed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist and is a Board-Certified in the Association of Professional Chaplains. His work in spiritual care reflects a commitment to ministering to people during some of life’s most vulnerable and significant moments. Whether serving from the pulpit, hospital bedside, classroom, or leadership table, Dr. Smith brings a pastoral heart to his ministry and seeks to help individuals and communities experience spiritual wholeness, maturity, meaningful growth, and the transforming love of God.
Credentials & Experience
Board Certified Chaplain
Active BCC with the Association of Professional Chaplains.
Doctor of Ministry
Specialized study in pastoral theology and clinical care.
CPE Educator Candidate
Teaches, guides, and supervises Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students under the mentorship of a fully certified educator.
"Certification is not the finish line — it's the threshold. My work is to help you cross it with clarity about who you are as a chaplain and confidence in the care you bring."
— Dr. Bryant Smith