Jonathan LeMaster-Smith

Jonathan LeMaster-Smith lives with his wife, Shannon, in Hildebran, North Carolina (District 12 of the Hunger Games movies). He holds a PhD in Christian Education and Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary with a focus on Rural Ministry and Methodist Studies. His work includes presentations on Dolly Parton, articles on ditch lilies, and musings about the genius of mayonnaise.

Jonathan teaches:

• On Visiting the Sick: Methodist Responses to Disease and Pandemic
• Parable and Miracle: The Gospel and Rural Ministry
• Building Relevant Leadership Structures in Rural Congregations
• Teaching Methodism in the Rural Church
• Country Music and Christian Faith

Jonathan also teaches for Institute for Discipleship Certifications (Christian Education & Rural Ministry)