Invite Dr. Smith
Invite Dr. Derrick L. Smith to Walk With Your Church
Churches may choose to invite Dr. Smith to offer pastoral guidance, teaching, and support that complements local leadership and strengthens marriage care within the life of the church.
Why Churches Extend This Invitation
Some seasons call for an outside perspective; someone who can come alongside a church with humility, wisdom, and care. Dr. Derrick L. Smith serves churches as a pastor and guide, offering teaching rooted in Scripture and shaped by years of walking with couples and leaders through complex seasons.
This invitation is never about spotlight or substitution. It is about partnership, supporting what God is already doing through the local church.
Ways Churches Invite Dr. Smith
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Weekend Intensives
Focused teaching experiences designed to help couples engage honest conversation and growth within a short, intentional timeframe.
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Couples Retreats
Extended time away for couples to reconnect, reflect, and grow, supported by After the Storm resources and trained facilitators.
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Leadership & Facilitator Training
Equipping pastors and facilitators with clarity, structure, and confidence to guide couples safely and faithfully.
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Preaching Engagements
Churches may also invite Dr. Smith to preach during worship gatherings, offering biblically grounded messages that support marriage, healing, and faith formation.
What This Is…and What It Is Not
What This Is
Pastoral support offered in partnership
Biblically grounded teaching and guidance
Designed to strengthen—not replace—local ministry
What This Is Not
A touring speaking engagement
A personality-driven event
A substitute for pastoral leadership
Big ideas, real impact.
When invited, Dr. Smith serves alongside local leaders and trained facilitators—honoring the culture, theology, and care structures already present in the church. Every invitation is approached with discernment, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the well-being of couples and leaders alike.
Availability and Next Steps
Invitations are scheduled on a limited, availability-based basis. Each request is prayerfully considered to ensure alignment with your church’s needs, vision, and capacity.