Background
Smith, James Alton was born on May 28, 1942 in Corpus Christi. Son of Hugh Alton and Alice Marie (Vaughn) Smith.
Smith, James Alton was born on May 28, 1942 in Corpus Christi. Son of Hugh Alton and Alice Marie (Vaughn) Smith.
Bachelor in Psychology, Covenant College, 1969. Master of Education in Counseling, West Georgia College, 1972. Doctor of Ministry in Family Counseling, Luther Rice Seminary, 1984.
Counselor Georgia Department Offender Rehabilitation, Valdosta, 1972—1974. Family counselor Huntsville, Alabama, 1974—1978. Family seminar director Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship, Atlanta, 1975—1978.
Area director Christian Broadcasting Network 700 Club, 1978—1984. Founding director Institute Biblical Therapy, Huntsville, from 1984. Assistant professor Atlanta School Biblical Studies, 1978—1984.
Director counseling Ingleside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, 1978—1984. Served United States Naval Reserve, 1960-1966.
Married Sarah Ann Wiatt, February 9, 1974. Children: James Wiatt, Susan Marie, Stephen Alton.