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BISHOP HORACE E. SMITH, M.D.
· Bachelor of Science (with honors) Chicago State University (1971) · M.D., University of Illinois Medical Center (1975) · Completion of Pediatric Residency, University of Illinois Hospital (1978) · Completion of Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University (1980) Dr. Smith is director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Program at Children’s Memorial Hospital; serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern Medical School, and is recognized world-wide as an outstanding pediatrician in his field. Dr. Smith became pastor of the Apostolic Faith Church on March 28, 1980. He was appointed a District Elder of the Illinois District Council (I.D.C.) of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (P.A.W.) in 1983; served as Chairman of the I.D.C. from 1986-1991; appointed to the Board of Aenon Bible College of the P.A.W. in 1989; appointed a Suffragan Bishop in 1994; served as the General Secretary of the P.A.W. 1996-1997, and was elevated to the office of Bishop in August 1997. In June 1998, Dr. Smith was installed as Diocesan Bishop of the 14th Episcopal District of the P.A.W., which includes the states of Kansas, Colorado and Western Missouri. On Thursday, July 29, 2004, Bishop Smith was elected to the office of Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Dr. Smith serves on the Board of the historic Wabash YMCA, which was purchased by four community churches, including Apostolic Faith Church. The churches redeveloped and reshaped the Y for community services, including SRO housing. Since 2001, Dr. Smith has also served as a Board Member of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, as a member of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center-Community Health Advisory Board and more recently, as a member of World Vision International. In 2002, Dr. Smith and the Apostolic Faith Church partnered with World Vision to sponsor orphaned children whose parents died as a result of HIV/AIDS. To date, over 1,000 children have been adopted by members of the congregation. Dr. and Sis. Smith have traveled to South Africa, along with World Vision, to view first-hand the devastation caused by the AIDS virus. Dr. Smith is an avid and accomplished Bible scholar and has been part of many organizations within the church, from its Boy Scout Troop of his youth to singing in the choirs. His dedicated ministry reaches not only the congregation but, his belief in God and the power of salvation and healing extends to his medical profession as a concerned and committed pediatrician (specializing in hematology/oncology) for critically ill children. Through his prayers and faith in God as a healer, Dr. Smith has seen God’s healing power reverse the course of illness in the lives of his patients. Dr. Smith has been married since 1976 to Susan Davenport Smith and they are the parents of three daughters. |
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Assistant Presiding Bishop
In 1998, he was voted “Michigan Pastor of the Year” by the state chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and Broadcaster of the Year by the Christian Television Network (CTN). He received an honorary doctorate from Aenon Bible College. “Creative” is the best way to describe the ministry. Illustrated sermons draw souls by the hundreds. At one sermon/drama nearly 500 were drawn to the altar seeking salvation. Other efforts include “Football Camp,” where youth learn about football and life from top NFL players to the “Back To School Festival” where youngsters are given a head start on school with free school supplies and free haircuts. The Grace at the Park Free Concert at Chene Park was the biggest outdoor gospel event in Michigan, and features national recording artists. And where else but Detroit would a church sponsor a car show. The GGT Classic Car Show and Taste Fest has drawn thousands over the years. The new SummerFest promises to be just as popular. Internationally, The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (P. A. W.) elevated Pastor Ellis to the office of Bishop over the Diocese of Ghana, W. Africa. He currently oversees 81 churches in the African nation, many of them started by the church’s missionary outreach. Nationally, Bishop Ellis brings the message of God’s love to potential millions from coast to coast on “The Word Network” and other broadcast outlets. Yet, the greatest excitement these days has been generated by the Grand Opening of the “New” Greater Grace Temple, a 35–million dollar worship facility and conference center. It sits as the anchor of the “City of David” at 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. in Detroit, and is the largest such facility in the city. The church was the vision of his father and it was just before his passing that he would share his dream with his son. Little did he know at the time that he was positioning Charles Ellis for destiny. With the help and favor of God, Bishop Ellis and the GGT family can now say that “The Vision Has Come to Pass! Their new church complex is a true masterpiece. In addition to a sanctuary, which seats nearly 4000, the banquet hall can seat nearly 700 for dinner and 1000 theater-style in refined and elegant comfort. The complex is also home to the church’s more than 250 ministries. |
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Dr. Horace E. Smith graduated an honor student from the Lindblom High School in Chicago, Illinois and continued his education, becoming a recipient of the following degrees:
Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III is the Pastor of