As the lead pastor at FBC Lake Dallas, Dr. Ben Smith provides leadership, teaching and guidance for the church. Ben was saved at the age of 8 and surrendered to preach at the age of 12. He was licensed and ordained to ministry by the First Baptist Church in Meadville, MS at the age of 16. Ben has a BA from Mississippi College in Bible and Religious Education, Masters in New Testament and Administration from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He earned a Doctor of Education from Southwestern Theological Seminary with a majors in Education Administration, Childhood Education and a minor in psychology.
Ben is the author of The Death Principle. He has three children and seven grandchildren. Ben and his wife Jean live in Corinth, Texas. He has been serving at FBC Lake Dallas since 2011.