Born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Pastor Kourtney Smith is a passionate leader, dynamic preacher, gifted psalmist, and accomplished musician. With a heart devoted to advancing the Kingdom of God, he has traveled extensively across the United States, ministering through both the Word and the power of music. For more than a decade, Pastor Kourtney has boldly proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ—crossing generational, cultural, and denominational lines to impact lives with the transforming message of grace, hope, and restoration.

In addition to his pastoral calling, Pastor Kourtney is a dedicated public school educator who believes ministry extends beyond the pulpit and into the classroom. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His dual callings in education and ministry reflect his deep commitment to empowering others to discover their God-given potential.

Since 2018, Pastor Kourtney has faithfully served as Lead Pastor of Destiny Worship Center, where under his visionary leadership the ministry has experienced significant spiritual and numerical growth. Through dynamic worship, biblical teaching, community outreach, and innovative ministry initiatives, Destiny Worship Center continues to be a transformative beacon of hope in the Greater Pine Bluff area and beyond.

Pastor Kourtney is joyfully married to Lady Tanya Smith, his partner in life and ministry. Together, they are devoted to re-presenting Jesus Christ to the world—one soul, one family, and one community at a time.

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