"You have only one life and it will soon be past, and only what's done for Christ will last." - Pastor Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith was born and raised in Ventura, California in a Christian home, under the strong influence of a godly, praying mother and an outgoing, evangelistic, salesman father. In 1942 at 15 years old Chuck made a life commitment to Christian service at a church camp. He grew up in the Foursquare Church and went to Bible College at Life Bible College, upon graduation he met and married Kay.
In 1967 Chuck and Kay noticed the cultural changes occurring in their area. Through the power of the Holy Spirit God graciously used Chuck & Kay to reach hippies, surfers and their families from coast to coast.
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Chuck always pointed people back to God knowing the church was the Lordās work, never accepting the credit for what the Lord had done. āNot by might, nor by power, but by My Spiritā. All power and glory belong to the Lord, now and forever.