Charles Ward "Chuck" Smith (born June 25, 1927) is the founder of Calvary Chapel and is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Smith was born in Ventura, California to Charles and Maude Smith. His wife, Kay, directs Costa Mesa's women's ministry, and his son Jeff works at The Word for Today and CSN International.

Chuck Smith is a radio host and former NFL defensive end.

Chuck Smith is an African-American businessman who is the President and CEO of AT&T West, a Fortune 500 company. Smith has a life-long interest in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).