About Pastor Larry Snead

 

Pastor Dr. Larry Snead Sr., the charismatic and dynamic Founder and Senior Pastor of Christ First Christian Fellowship Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, radiates a profound love for God, his family, and all people. With a lifelong dedication to serving the Lord, Pastor Snead's journey began with accepting Christ at an early age, leading him to faithfully serve for 23 years at Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cary, North Carolina, where he held various leadership roles including being ordained as an Elder in 1997.   Pastor Snead answered God's call to plant a church, founding Christ First Christian Fellowship Center in 2008.

Through his unwavering commitment and with the support of devoted leaders, and congregation, Pastor Snead has led the church for 15 years, prioritizing the fulfillment of the Great Commission and fostering unity among believers, all while delivering Christ-centered messages and empowering individuals and families to serve God wholeheartedly.

 

Education

  • North Carolina College of Theology, D.Th. Theology
  • North Carolina College of Theology, Master of Theology
  • Trinity Bible College and Seminary, M.A. Pastoral Ministry 
  • North Carolina Wesleyan College, B.S. Business Administration
  • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Biblical Counseling
  • Danville Community College, Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Project Management Institute, Certified PMP

 

Family

Pastor Larry D. Snead is a devoted family man, happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Jessie T. Snead, for an impressive 42 years. Together, they are proud parents to two children, Tuulikka (Teki) and Larry Jr. (LJ).

Their family joyfully extends to include five grandchildren: Landon, Carter, Terrance (TJ), Logan, and Ava. Pastor Snead's commitment to his family is a reflection of his values and adds a personal touch to his leadership within the community.