Rev. Sean B. Smith 

Senior Advisor for Faith Affairs
City of Atlanta 

Rev. Sean B. Smith has been the pastor of the New Horizon Baptist Church since 2001. He also serves as Mayor Andre Dickens’ Senior Advisor for Faith Affairs. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rev. Smith is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He received a Master of Divinity degree from the McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, where he was awarded an Outstanding Academic Achievement recognition and a recipient of the William Ollie and Nell Ray Key Excellence in Leadership Award. Throughout his ministry Rev. Smith has served both Church and community in a variety of capacities including:  M.L. King Merchants Association, Co-Chair of the Atlanta Continuum of Care Governing Council, Islamic Speakers Bureau Advisory Council member, Cascade Ministers Fellowship, Atlanta Ministers Union, NAACP, and served on the Ethics Committee for the Mayoral transition team.