Ebenezer Baptist Church, Stanton
Chilton Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:34
Favorite Hymn: “Because He Lives”
Hobbies: Playing piano, doing secretarial work, watching college football
Family Status: Husband of 15 years, David Smith; twin children, Harrison and Haven
Dana Smith, 35, feels strongly about using God-given talents for ministry. As a result, she uses hers in numerous ways. She is a pianist for church services and the praise and worship band, assists with children’s productions and Vacation Bible School, sings in the choir and serves on the music committee. That is in addition to being the GROW outreach director. A teacher at Maplesville High School, Smith also does secretarial work for a small business in Stanton. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Montevallo.
Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: I have been in church all my life, with parents and Sunday School teachers as great examples.
Q: When and how were you led into this ministry work?
A: I began taking piano lessons in elementary school. I never thought I would one day be the church pianist. I was greatly influenced by Janet Carter, our former pianist. She has always encouraged me, and I wanted to play as well as her.
Q: What does this ministry work demand?
A: We have a praise and worship band that I am a part of. We lead the worship service each week, as well as travel to different churches to lead their homecomings, fifth Sunday singings, etc. This requires many hours of practice each week by myself, as well as with the band.
Q: What do you get from this ministry work?
A: I am able to worship through my playing. I also enjoy being with each person in the praise band. With the amount of hours we spend together, we share a lot of laughs.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: God gave me the talent of playing the piano and I plan to use it to witness for Him as long as I am able.
Q: What difference will this ministry make for you in the future?
A: I do not know what tomorrow holds but I know Who holds tomorrow. I feel good things will come.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: Jesus Christ is my Savior and has made all the difference in the world to me. I know He walks with me daily.
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