Bro. Max Smith has attended JNT since 1986. He attributes much of his knowledge, training, and spiritual growth to his pastor, Dr. Jean Holland. He gives credit to the greatest congregation and to the ministers of the church. Bro. Max has always felt the calling of God and responded with teaching, singing, witnessing, and the gift of helping others. In 2000, he received his license to preach. he has a BA in Theology from Lighthouse Christian Seminary. He holds General License in the United Pentecostal Church Intl and serves as the Public Relations Officer for the State of Mississippi UPCI. He and his lovely talented wife, Peggy make an awesome team; they teach the College and Career class. Bro. Max feels that being a servant is what his calling is before anything else in life.