A native Portlander, Jim Smith is the Co-Director of DNA Groups Ministry at Village, connecting Villagers to life enhancing communities. Since high school, he has followed Jesus, pursuing maturity in the Lord, and serving in churches overseas and the United States as a deacon and teaching in adult, high school, and children’s Christian education.
Jim and his wife, Angie, have attended Village since 2010, where he has served in Village Kids, short-term and local dental missions, and as an elder. He has been involved in life groups for many years and experienced the interpersonal and spiritual growth that occurs when people are sharing in community. He is humbled and excited to serve as the Co-Director of DNA Groups Ministry and the ways life groups will impact the church, our communities, and the world. Jim is also currently a student at Western Seminary.