Rev. Lisa Cole Smith

Rev. Lisa Cole Smith is the pastor of Convergence: A Creative Community of Faith in Alexandria, VA. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and worked as a professional actor for many years before seeking a way to integrate her artistic and spiritual callings. In 2026 she received her seminary degree from Leland in Arlington, VA. She’s taught classes at several local seminaries and is frequently invited to lead workshops around the country on the subjects of worship, theology and arts, and calling. In 2024, Convergence launched soul|makers and began hosting the Be. Make. Do. podcast for artists of faith.