About UsThe Late Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith, Visioner
The Late Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith was a native of Lithonia, Georgia. He spread the word of God for more than 40 years. He was married to Dr Ruth Williams Smith and they share five children and 10 grandchildren. He served as Senior Pastor of Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia. He along with his wife Dr. Ruth, established the Light of the World International Association that oversees 13 countries with a membership of over 200,000. He was instrumental in the ministerial growth of several other churches in the metropolitan Atlanta area. His reach was far beyond the boundaries of his local community. He was intensely civic minded. In the pursuits of fulfilling his civic duties, he advised and counseled local, state, and national leaders. He used his influence to make changes for the good of all mankind. He advised leaders from the Office of the President to the office of local county officials. He was sought out for his sound advice and wise spiritual counsel. His influence was powerful and long reaching. Archbishop was a recording artist as well as an author. He was a wise prophet of God who took every opportunity presented to entertain strangers offering forgiveness, love, inspiration and a warm smile. |
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Archbishop Ruth W. Smith serves as Senior Pastor of Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia. She is a native of Greensboro, Alabama. In 1964 she accepted salvation and was filled with the Holy Spirit in 1981. In 1982 she married the founder of Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International Inc, the Late Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith. In 1990 she answered her call to the ministry and played a vital role in the organization of Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International, Inc. affectionately referred to as “The Light”. She was ordained in 1991. Under their leadership, The Light grew from 400 to 1,500 members in a 4-year period. They served as the dynamic leadership team of The Light until Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith’s went home to be with the lord.
Bishop Ruth was consecrated as Archbishop in 2009 and became the first female consecrated to the office of Bishop over an International Association or Diocese Worldwide. She also serves as Archbishop of The Light of The World Christian Tabernacle International Association which has ministries in 13 countries with a membership over 200,000. Bishop Ruth has a passion for helping people advance the Kingdom of God. At an early age she proved to be a woman of faith by participating in the integration of schools in Hale County, Alabama. She holds a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and Doctorate in Ministry from Biblical Life College and Seminary in Marshfield, Missouri. In 2008 she became a published author of a book entitled “A Word On Love.” Through her leadership at The Light she champions community support through food and clothing drives. In 2013 she received the “Torch Bearer” award by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) for her many years of work as a scholar and spiritual leader committed to the ideals and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the SCLC founder. She has five children and ten grandchildren who fully support the ministry. She is anointed to preach and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, which she readily does worldwide. Bishop Ruth’s foundation scripture is Romans 8:28 |
Ruth W. Smith , President
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