Faith. Family.
Ministry.
Together since 1967.
Leo Smith Jr. and Joyce Weeks were married September 2, 1967. Their marriage became a partnership encompassing family, ministry and decades of Christian service.
Together they established Bethlehem Community Church in 1970 and provided pastoral leadership across generations.
A life of ministry partnership.
Her story includes the Weeks family heritage, ministry education, PAW ordination, professional service and her enduring role alongside Bishop Smith.
This official profile intentionally preserves the dignity and privacy of the family while honoring Minister Smith’s significant contribution to Bethlehem and the wider ministry.
A family legacy of service.
Their children, Leo III and Susan, represent the next generation of a family story shaped by faith and ministry.
In 2017, pastoral responsibility of Bethlehem Community Church transitioned to Pastor Leo C. Smith III.
