Posts by James A. Smith Sr.

Cliff Lea proudly extends the legacy of his father Tommy Lea in leading his Florida church to meet people’s needs and to take the Gospel across the world Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the fall 2025 issue of Southwestern News. A sidebar to this article can be read here. Cliff Lea is…

Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the fall 2025 issue of Southwestern News alongside a larger feature about the work of alumnus Cliff Lea at First Baptist Church of Leesburg.  Begun in 1985, the mission of the Christian Care Center at First Baptist Church of Leesburg “is to meet needs and share Christ,” says…