Transformational Leaders

MEET OUR
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS

Marvin & Karla Smith

Founders, Fired-Up! Leaders

Marvin and Karla Smith are ordained ministers and devoted servant leaders with a passion for teaching, equipping, and empowering others to know Christ, embrace their God-given purpose, and lead with faith, humility, and integrity.

In 1996, they founded Fired-Up!, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry committed to developing servant leaders and advancing the Kingdom of God. Their ministry reflects the fivefold leadership described in Ephesians 4:11, with Marvin serving in apostolic, pastoral, evangelistic, and teaching ministry, and Karla serving prophetically, pastorally, and as a teacher.

For decades, Marvin and Karla have taught, mentored, and equipped emerging leaders, many of whom have gone on to serve in ministries, nonprofit organizations, and their communities. Their ministry brings together biblical truth, spiritual discernment, discipleship, and practical leadership development to prepare believers to faithfully fulfill God’s call.

Their commitment to serving others extends beyond the local church through prayer, education, mentorship, and community engagement.

Marvin and Karla are the proud parents of six and grandparents of nine. Together, they remain committed to raising up servant leaders who know Christ, live His Word, and walk faithfully in His purposes.

Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

Marvin Smith

Co-Founder, Fired-Up! Leaders

Marvin Smith is an ordained minister, servant leader, and co-founder of Fired-Up! Leaders, where he serves alongside his wife, Karla, with a passion for developing, equipping, and empowering servant leaders to live and lead with faith, purpose, and integrity.

Ordained in 1987, Marvin has served the Body of Christ in ministry and leadership for decades, including 14 years as a Major League Baseball chaplain and as West Coast Director of Athletes International Ministries.

A former NFL player with the Los Angeles Rams and Oakland Raiders, Marvin is also a certified Human Behavioral Specialist with advanced certification in Emotional Intelligence. He holds a Master’s in Business with an emphasis in Organizational Management and Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Psychology.

Marvin’s commitment to serving others has also extended into education and community leadership. In 2005, he and Karla co-founded a state-authorized public charter school dedicated to creating educational opportunities for underserved students.

Through Fired-Up! Leaders, Marvin continues to encourage and equip believers to grow in Christ, embrace servant leadership, and faithfully fulfill their God-given purpose.

Serving with Purpose. Leading with Integrity.

Karla Smith

Karla R. Smith

Know Jesus. Hear the Holy Spirit. Walk in His Truth.

Karla R. Smith is an ordained minister, prophetic teacher, passionate worshiper, and co-founder of Fired-Up! Leaders, where she serves alongside her husband, Marvin, with a heart to develop, equip, and encourage servant leaders who follow Jesus Christ.

Ordained in 2005, Karla has faithfully served the Body of Christ through biblical teaching, prophetic ministry, mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development.

With a deep love for God’s Word and dependence on the Holy Spirit, Karla encourages believers to know Jesus Christ more intimately, hear the Spirit’s voice, grow in spiritual maturity, and walk confidently in God’s purposes.

Compelled by a profound love for people, she communicates biblical truth with compassion, prophetic insight, and practical application. Above all, Karla’s desire is to strengthen and equip believers to live with faith, obedience, humility, and purpose as they faithfully walk in God’s truth.

Evangelist Tiffany Coleman

Tiffany has faithfully served with Fired-Up! Ministries since 2011 and was ordained as an evangelist in November 2021. She is committed to fulfilling God’s call on her life with excellence and has a heart for reaching the lost and helping others develop a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

A compassionate advocate for those whose voices are often unheard, Tiffany ministers with hope and encouragement and desires to see lives transformed through Christ. She seeks to remain ready—in and out of season—to say “yes” wherever God leads, with a desire that He receive all the glory.

Professionally, Tiffany serves as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Riverside.

Deeply devoted to family, Tiffany treasures her relationships as a daughter, sister, and niece and seeks to reflect the love of Christ in every area of her life.

Pastor Bryen Myricks

Pastor Bryen is an ordained pastor, devoted husband, father of three, and servant leader with a heart for God and His people. He believes there is room at the table for everyone and is committed to helping others grow in faith, purpose, and their relationship with Jesus Christ.

A dedicated intercessor, prayer has been a cornerstone of his life since childhood and remains central to his ministry and leadership. Pastor Bryen ministers with compassion and spiritual sensitivity, operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as described in 1 Corinthians 12. His genuine love for people compels him to continually seek God’s best for those he serves.

Professionally, Pastor Bryen serves as a management consultant for a global financial institution, bringing leadership, wisdom, and excellence to both ministry and the marketplace.

Lead Intercessor Jasmine Coleman

Jasmine Coleman has faithfully served with Fired-Up! Ministries since 2011 and currently leads the Intercessory Prayer Team. Passionate about the Lord and devoted to sharing the Gospel, she serves God’s people with a heart rooted in prayer and the conviction that true leadership begins with serving others, as reflected in Matthew 20:26.

Throughout her years with Fired-Up!, Jasmine has continued to grow as a servant leader, committed to living a life set apart for God’s glory and advancing His Kingdom.

Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Social Work from California Baptist University.