Karnie Smith

A faith leader, Dr. Karnie Smith guides the Walking On Water Christian Church as founder and senior pastor. Prior to establishing his church, he served as senior pastor for the AME Church in Birmingham and Troy, Alabama. Over Dr. Smith’s tenure, he delivered sermons, provided Bible study lessons, and helped grow the AME membership base and increase donations. Further, Dr. Karnie Smith furnished counseling for couples and young people.

Beyond his commitment to Walking On Water Christian Church, Dr. Smith gives back to his community as member of the Operation New Birmingham Board of Directors. The organization brings together the City of Birmingham and businesses for the purpose of developing the local economy. In the past, Dr. Smith chaired the Birmingham Housing Authority Board of Directors and supported Greater Birmingham Ministries as board member.

In terms of education, Dr. Karnie Smith earned his BS from Alabama A&M University as well as his doctor of ministry from United Theological Seminary and his master of divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School.