Jay Smith

Senior Pastor

Hi, I’m Pastor Jay. I want to introduce myself to you! I love New Covenant and believe it is a truly special church! I began working here in 2012 as the Student Pastor, moved to the Associate role in 2014, and, by the grace of God, stepped into the Senior Pastor position in the summer of 2020. It has been a fun and challenging (almost) five years, and I sincerely believe that God has many great things in store for us!  

Here are a few details about my life. I have been married to my amazing wife, Natalie, since September 4, 2011. She has made me better in nearly every way. We have one son, Andrew, who is 15 years old, and two doodles (yes, we are those people…) named Henri and Olive. 

I was born and raised in Oklahoma City, where I attended K-12 in the Putnam City School District, graduating in 2000 from Putnam City (ORIGINAL). I then went to the University of Central Oklahoma for my undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelor’s in Interpersonal Communication. Afterward, I completed my seminary training and graduated with my Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, in December 2017. I enjoy reading and spending time with friends (especially my neighbors), and I’m probably overly emotionally invested in OU Sports and OKC Thunder basketball. There's much more to my story and experiences if you're interested. I always find it easier to share those over a cup of coffee.  

Grace and Peace,  

Pastor Jay