Eric O. Smith, or, as many have come to love him, Pastor E, is the founder/leader pastor of The Restoration Place, established in 2017. Pastor E proudly identifies as a Jesus Follower. His mission is to help all humanity see Jesus Christ a little more clearly. He holds degrees from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Lipscomb University, and North Carolina Central University. Pastor E has been serving in the Lord’s Church since he was twelve years old in roles ranging from Sunday School teacher, Junior Deacon, to Minister of Assimilation. The one thing that has been clear from the beginning is his desire to be and to help people be thinking Christians – people who think through their faith. The Restoration Place was birthed to be a safe place for ALL people to think and work through their faith. All are WELCOMED!!! All are LOVED!!! NOT a church, a lived EXPERIENCE.