WHO IS DAN SMITH?
An Ohio Hip-Hop Award winner (2012) and nominee (2013, 2017)
The former emcee, “fungi,” and Main Stage Programming Team Leader for Exponential East (Orlando) & West (L.A.)
A Masters of Arts grad in Storytelling
One of Cleveland Magazine’s 2007 “Most Interesting People”
The dude who brought us the viral song/video “Baby Got Book” – which rocked this website with over 26 million hits in its first year!
The Lead Minister at Momentum Christian Church (Greater Cleveland)
The crowd…loved it, applauding and offering woot after woot.
[This] pastor has made it his mission to turn the notion of earnest, boring, humorless Christianity on its head — and tickle its feet until it laughs.
Momentum is definitely the right name for his church…
It’s an alternative to more traditional forms of worship.
Unassuming comedian preacher Dan Smith turned a rap hit on its backside.
Preacher-comedian Dan Smith made a big splash when his rap song parody became an Internet sensation.
According to Cleveland Magazine, Dan Smith is one of “Cleveland’s Most Interesting People” this year (January 2007) – the same year as Cleveland Cavalier, Lebron James.
“If you dread getting up on Sunday mornings, this church is definitely for you.”
[In his comedy video “Baby Got Book,”] Dan Smith…simultaneously praises godly women and pokes fun at aspects of Christian culture.
If his goal was to reach young people: Done!
MOMENTUM
Dan Smith led the team that started Momentum Christian Church which has multiple locations in Greater Cleveland. If you’re in Greater Cleveland – or have friends or family there – check out Momentum Church. No perfect people allowed!
Momentum moves people forward to love God, love people, & make disciples who make disciples.