On Pentecost Sunday, June 8, Pastor Melanie Carey featured a brief clip from Rev. Dr. Jasmine Smothers, the Michigan Conference’s 2024 Teaching Pastor. If you’d like to revisit her remarks or experience the entire session, you can now watch it in full HERE.
About Rev. Dr. Jasmine Smothers
Rev. Dr. Jasmine Smothers is the Lead Pastor of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, the oldest Methodist congregation in the city. She made history as the church’s first woman, first person of color, and youngest pastor in its 177-year legacy. Driven by a passion to inspire, create, and encourage, Pastor Jasmine is spearheading the revitalization of Atlanta First’s ministries and campus—including projects focused on affordable housing, education, and community outreach. She is also the co-author of two books: Not Safe for Church: Ten Commandments for Reaching New Generations, a Washington Post best-seller, and Blank Slate: Write Your Own Rules for a 22nd-Century Church Movement.