AN AUTHOR, PASTOR, AND LEADER HELPING
PEOPLE TO DREAM, LEAD, AND FLOURISH

Terry A. Smith has served as Lead Pastor of The Life Christian Church (TLCC) for thirty-one years. TLCC, a non-denominational faith community with campuses in West Orange, New Jersey and Online, is known for its vibrant diversity and robust leadership culture.

A gifted communicator, Terry speaks in a variety of venues nationally and internationally and is the author of Live Ten: Jump-Start the Best Version of Your Life, The Hospitable Leader: Create Environments Where People and Dreams Flourish, and The Lord Bless You: A 28-Day Journey to Experience God’s Extravagant Blessings.

FEATURED BOOK ENDORSEMENTS

“The Lord Bless You brought me great joy! It is written in a beautiful, flowing and accessible manner that immediately put me at ease. Hallelujah! It isn’t religious! It’s revelatory and it will also give you joy and purpose when you discover that our God is loving and kind and generous and longs to completely bless His people — YOU!"

- Kathie Lee Gifford, entertainer, author, and imperfect follower of Jesus

“The Hospitable Leader presents a meaningful new approach to leadership that is sure to improve the organizations that embrace it."

- Jack and Suzy Welch, bestselling authors and cofounders of the Jack Welch Management Institute

“[In Live 10] Terry will show you how God works with you and through you to open up possibilities you never knew existed. This book is full of hope.

- Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus

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STEP INTO THE LORD’S UNENDING FAVOR

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible makes it clear that our God has a zealous intent to bless you. In this encouraging devotional, Pastor Terry A. Smith will help you recapture God’s heart for His people and discover His extraordinary goodness in your life right now.

You will learn not only how much God wants to bless you, but also how to receive His blessing, how to bring blessing to the world around you and how blessing leads to the discovery of your true purpose. Come, see what He will do in you, to you and through you.

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NOW AVAILABLE: THE HOSPITABLE LEADER AUDIOBOOK

For leaders whose busy lives require they grow on the go or for those who simply prefer listening to the spoken word, I’m happy to announce The Hospitable Leader audiobook is now available for purchase.

In this unabridged version of the book, I personally narrate the book and give you access to a private web page where you can access the same leadership take-homes and footnotes provided in the hardcover copy of the book.

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