Fundamental Belief Statement Number One

In this sermon Gary Smith continues covering the first of the UCG fundamental beliefs dealing with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. He points out that many do not see the importance of this doctrine, but that we need to understand it because true knowledge of God is disappearing from our society at a rapid rate and we need this understanding to avoid the deception that is coming upon our world.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.