A Conversation with Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. hosted by Dr. Frank A. Thomas

Описание: The African American Legacy Preaching Series of Christian Theological Seminary presents “A Conversation with Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. hosted by Dr. Frank A. Thomas.”

Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. is the Senior Pastor/Teacher of The House of Hope Atlanta, The House of Hope Macon, and The House of Hope WestPointe – one church in three locations. A proud native of Macon, GA, he has been a minister of the gospel for more than 30 years. He commenced his preaching ministry at age 17 and his pastoral ministry at 19. Dr. Smith received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA; graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Science degree from Amridge University in Montgomery, AL; and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. He was inducted into the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Board of Preachers at Morehouse College as a “Distinguished Preacher” and received the prestigious honor of having his portrait displayed in Morehouse’s International Hall of Honor. Dr. Smith has always had a passion to redress those things that plague the community and burden the people he serves. Throughout his ministry he has been heavily involved in prison reform, re-entry programs, mental health care, human services, and community development. In 2013, he launched The Tabitha’s House, a non-profit organization that provides housing, counseling and support to young girls rescued from human trafficking. Dr. Smith loves the arts and is professionally involved in music, media, film, and television production. His first solo project, “God Period,” was named one of the top albums of 2021 by Billboard. His first single, “Your Presence Is A Gift,” scored #1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Charts. He is a 2022 Stellar Award-winning solo artist, two-time Dove Award nominee, and an American Music Awards nominee. Dr. Smith is married to the lovely Andrea Fambro, his best friend of over 30 years. They have been blessed with two sons, Kamari Elijah and Kylen Isaiah.