Pastors

Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith serves as the Founding Pastor of Proleptic Family Church and Proleptic Digital Church, where he leads with a heart for people, a passion for discipleship, and a deep commitment to helping every person discover the future God has prepared for them.

Patrick has spent more than fifteen years serving children, youth, adults, and families across Texas and Nevada — guiding spiritual formation, building ministries from the ground up, and developing leaders who serve with excellence and compassion. His ministry experience includes pastoring, digital ministry development, evangelism leadership, program administration, and teaching across multiple age groups.

Patrick believes in living proleptically — letting God’s promised future shape how we love, serve, and grow today. His preaching and leadership reflect this hope-filled vision, inviting people to walk together as a family grounded in Scripture and strengthened by grace.

Patrick’s greatest joy is his family. He is married to his lovely wife, Nicole Smith, whose encouragement, wisdom, and steady presence bless every part of their ministry. Together they are raising their beautiful children — Audrey, Lucas, and Joel — who bring life, laughter, and purpose to their home and church family.

As a pastor, Patrick is known for his warm spirit, clear teaching, and ability to connect with people of all ages. Whether he is preaching, counseling, developing leaders, or serving the community, he approaches every moment with humility, sincerity, and a desire to help people reach their full God-given potential.

At Proleptic Family Church, Patrick leads with the conviction that we don’t just gather — we grow, we serve, and we become. Welcome home. We’re grateful you’re here.

Keon Sheffield