Scott Smoak

Scott Smoak is a pastor (UMC), teacher, communicator, and leadership guide with more than 20 years of experience serving in local church ministry. Throughout his pastoral work, Scott has led congregations through preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, leadership development, and organizational transformation. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and is deeply passionate about helping individuals and organizations cultivate healthy leadership, spiritual depth, emotional wholeness, and sustainable rhythms for life and work. Scott’s work is increasingly centered around apprenticeship to Jesus which encourages people to walk closely with Jesus, become whole, and love well. Through teaching, coaching, writing, and leadership conversations, he helps leaders align inner formation with outward influence, creating healthier cultures and more meaningful impact in both ministry and everyday life. Scott and his family reside in Columbia, SC.