Speaker: Pastor John Smith

The Reverend John A. Smith Sr., the Pastor of the New Generation Church, was born in Williamsburg Va. where he was taught to love the LORD at a very young age by his loving parents Deacon Okie and Mrs. Rita Smith. Pastor Smith grew up on a dairy farm where he learned about hard work, dedication and a family that prays together will stay together. Pastor Smith received his calling to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at the young age of 15. With boldness and admiration for the gospel, he would read and teach the bible during his lunch periods at Lafayette High school where he attended. Standing in the mist of his classmates, he declared the gospel of peace, reconciliation and that Jesus saves from sin. It did not matter to him when some came to only mock and make fun of him for carrying his bible and preaching to all who would have an ear to hear what the Spirit had to the say.