Serving beyond the local congregation
Spiritual leadership, ecclesiastical oversight and ministerial development across jurisdictions.
The episcopal journey
A lifetime of Apostolic serviceBishop
Bishop
Leo Clifford
Smith Jr.
Diocesan Bishop New Jersey District CouncilPentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
The JourneyA lifetime
A lifetime
of service.
For more than five decades, Bishop Smith has served the Church through pastoral ministry, Apostolic preaching and teaching, episcopal leadership, prayer, mentorship and the development of Christian leaders.
From the founding of Bethlehem Community Church in 1970 to international episcopal service and his present New Jersey assignment, Bishop Smith’s journey reflects devotion to Christ, His Church and the advancement of the Kingdom.
Read the full biographyLeadership that continues
Faithfulness, stewardship, development, succession and service shaped across decades.
Leadership principlesTeaching and prayer
Continuing Apostolic instruction and sustained intercession through recurring ministries.
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Legacy
The mission continues.
A church established. Leaders developed. Episcopal responsibility embraced. A new generation leading. The legacy is still being written.
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