Welcome. I'm Karla.
I'm a Bible teacher, equipper of believers, mentor of leaders, and prophetic voice. My heart is to help you know Jesus more intimately, recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit, grow in biblical truth, and walk in the freedom and purpose God has for your life.
Let's walk in truth together
I believe God’s Word is not simply something we study, it is truth we receive, live, and allow to transform us.
Whether you are growing in your relationship with Jesus, learning to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit, seeking freedom, or stepping more fully into your purpose, my prayer is that what you find here will encourage you, strengthen you, and point you back to Christ.
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32
Come Along
There are several ways we can grow together.
Teach
Write
Speak
The Heart Behind the Call
Truth spoken in love. Freedom found in Christ.
I have a deep love for people and a particular burden for those who feel bound, fearful, wounded, discouraged, or hindered from becoming who God has called them to be.
My desire is always to point people to Jesus Christ, the One who sets us free. Through biblical teaching, prophetic insight, prayer, writing, encouragement, and Spirit-led ministry, I want to help people recognize truth, respond to the Holy Spirit, grow in maturity, and move forward with hope, obedience, and purpose.
Fired-Up! Leaders
Serving together.
Karla and her husband, Marvin, co-founded Fired-Up! in 1996 with a heart to develop, equip, and empower servant leaders who follow Jesus Christ.
KarlaRSmith.com is the home of Karla’s personal teaching, writing, speaking, and ministry voice, while Fired-Up! Leaders remains the organizational ministry founded and led by Marvin and Karla.
