Elbert Smith is an International Trainer living in Redhill, UK. Previously he directed International Mission Board's (IMB) Field Personnel Orientation for 15 years, after having served in Latin America and South Asia for thirteen years with his wife, Kay, and their children, Daniel, Katie and Carissa. Formerly, Elbert pastored in the United States for thirteen years. Elbert and Kay met while attending Oklahoma Baptist University, after which he received his MDiv and DMin at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.