Scott Smith

Scott Smith currently serves as a Chaplain for the Escondido Police Department, a position held since September 2022. With a longstanding commitment to ministry, Scott has been the Care Pastor at Emmanuel Faith Community Church since October 2001, where responsibilities include leading a staff team that addresses the needs of the church family. Previously, Scott held roles such as Pastor of Discipleship Ministries and Pastor of Small Groups and Contemporary Worship Services at the same church, focusing on spiritual growth and community connection for approximately 3,500 attendees. Prior experience includes serving as an Assistant Pastor at Faith Community Church by the Sea and roles in sales and account management at Utili-Tech, Inc. and Fireman's Fund. Scott holds a Master of Divinity in Theology from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC San Diego.