Christine A. Smith, PhD, MDiv, is senior pastor of Restoration Ministries of Greater Cleveland and author of Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors (Judson Press). In 2024, Dr. Smith became director of the Rudd Empowerment Center at American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM)-a hub to advance leadership, empowerment, and educational opportunities for women and their families. In 2025, Dr. Smith was called as associate executive director of ABWM.