Lead Servant Eddie D. Smith, Sr.
Lead Servant Eddie D. Smith, Sr. was born to the parentage of the late Rev. Jack Smith, Jr. and Mrs. Mattie Mae Smith in Macon, Georgia. A graduate of the Bibb County public school system; Fort Valley State College in Fort Valley, GA (Bachelor of Science & Master of Science degrees), Pastor Smith went on to work for fourteen years in the Bibb County public school system as a Teacher and a Media Specialist. On August 6, 1972 he accepted the pastorate of Macedonia Baptist Church in Macon, GA.
While pastoring, Pastor Smith has served on the Macon City Council (1975 – 1978) as well as served two consecutive terms on the Bibb County Board of Education. In addition to the aforementioned boards, Pastor Smith has also served on the following: the United Way Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Macon Ministerial Association, Macon Police and Firefighter Disciplinary Hearing Board and other Ministerial Affiliates.