PASTOR TEJA SMITH

​    Pastor Teja Smith is a passionate preacher, teacher, and visionary leader with a deep love for God’s Word and a heart for people. Licensed to preach the Gospel on March 18, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Oakeola in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, she has faithfully served in multiple ministry roles, including Bible Study teacher, Women’s Discipleship educator, and Evangelism Ministry Leader.​

     A scholar and lifelong learner, Pastor Teja holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Temple University and studied Biblical and Theological Studies at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University. She also served as a Professor of Biblical Studies at Transfiguration Theological Seminary, equipping future pastors and ministry leaders to rightly divide the Word of Truth.​

     Pastor Teja is the founder of Living Water with Teja Smith, a thriving online ministry featuring Bible teachings, prayer gatherings, and daily devotionals. Above all, she is the proud mother of four daughters—Autumn, C’Mone, Mikayla, and Brooklynn—and lives by Acts 17:28: “For in Him we live and move and have our being.”