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Chuck Smith Sr.
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Birthday: June 25, 1927 (98)

Biography

Charles Ward "Chuck" Smith (June 25, 1927 – October 3, 2013) was an American pastor who founded the Calvary Chapel. Beginning with the 25-person Costa Mesa congregation in 1965, Smith's influence now extends to "more than 1,000 churches nationwide and hundreds more overseas", some of which are among the largest churches in the United States. He has been called "one of the most influential figures in modern American Christianity.

Known For

Countdown to EternityCountdown to Eternityas SelfA Venture in Faith: The History and Philosophy of the Calvary Chapel MovementA Venture in Faith: The History and Philosophy of the Calvary Chapel Movementas HimselfPagan Invasion, Vol. 1: Halloween: Trick or TreatPagan Invasion, Vol. 1: Halloween: Trick or Treatas Self - HostPagan Invasion, Vol. 7: Evolution - From Physics to MetaphysicsPagan Invasion, Vol. 7: Evolution - From Physics to Metaphysicsas SelfPagan Invasion, Vol. 3: Meditation Pathway to DeceptionPagan Invasion, Vol. 3: Meditation Pathway to Deceptionas HostPagan Invasion, Vol. 5: Dawning of the New AgePagan Invasion, Vol. 5: Dawning of the New Ageas Host
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