​​SENIOR MINISTER Dan Smith

Dan’s path started with studies at Point University, receiving a BS in Christian Ministry. After some graduate school and 6 years in the ministry, Dan changed course and spent 20 years in law enforcement in Boynton Beach, Florida.  Retirement meant returning to the ministry in Florida and Texas before returning to Bradenton in 2011 to be close to family.   Dan works full time for Sarasota County and devotes his time with First Christian Church.

​Dan and Debbie have been married for over 30 years and enjoy their five grand-daughters.

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ASSOCIATE MINISTER Ray Kelley​

Ray is a multi-talented minister of the Gospel.  His ministry experiences include being a minister in several churches, managing Christian camps, and holding several titles on staffs of Bible Colleges, including being president of a Winston Salem Bible College for 15 years.  With His vast experience comes a love of people, and teaching them God's Word.  

Married to Shirley for 58 years, they have two children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Ray's primary responsibilities are teaching Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, and making visits to people during the week.

ELDERS
​The direction of First Christian Church is lead by this group of men devoted to Jesus Christ and this congregation. They serve on a yearly basis unless reelected to this position at the annual congregation meeting.

Arlen Gondry
​ Building & Maintenance

Bill Sisson,
​Finance

Jim Williams, Worship

Bud Reed,
​Missions