Personal
Pastor Benjamin Smith is a native of Saginaw, Michigan, where he received all of his primary and secondary education from the Saginaw Public School District where graduated with his high school diploma at the Saginaw High School (2005). To further is education he attended other colleges / universities to obtain certificates / degrees from Grand Rapids Community College (2006), Davenport university (2011), International Business Management Institute (2021) and currently enrolled with DeVry University awaiting to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Pastor Smith is the son of Sis. Yvette Smith and the late Rev. Ben Newsome Washington (2005).
Since a young boy he has produced a renowned character locally / nationally to deliver effectively through service with his God given gifts providing services from event planning, public relations, community service, and motivational speaking and to now preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ministry
Pastor Smith, accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of 12 (December 13, 1998) under the leadership of his first Pastor Dr. Thomas J. London at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. It was by the example of his mother (Yvette Smith) he followed her by going to church and from there the love and service was planted in his heart and soul to serve God.
He accepted his spiritual calling to preach the Gospel and was licensed as a minister at the New Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of past Pastor; Elder Luciose Lewis, Jr. (September 2, 2012) with his initial sermon titled “God Will Provide” -Mark 11:23-24. After years of serving and his faithfulness he was elevated (September 4, 2014) as the Executive Minister (currently serves bio-vocationally) and later proven his spiritual adherence to minister he was ordained at the Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of his current Pastor; Elder Lafayette Simpson (November 20, 2016).
Over 20 years he has served in a lot of ministries and leadership positions with all his gifts to help enhance the Kingdom of God with a exceptional spirit of excellence in everything he touch. To further his spiritual gifts he attended many conferences, workshops and schools receiving certifications from the following: Christian Leadership (National Christian Leadership Institute), Strategic Planning and Church Growth & Campus Development (National Baptist Congress of Christian Education).
He has been blessed to share the Gospel too many people across the world through his social media platforms, churches, funerals and most recently during the National Baptist Convention, Inc. Mid-West Regional Youth Conference.
Rev. Smith finally yielded to next calling in 2021, which led the congregation of the Gethsamene Missionary Baptist Church of Bay City, Michigan after a year of searching to elect Elder Benjamin Smith as their sixth Senior Pastor (December 5, 2022).
Civic / Professional
Since the age of 7 his professional and civic involvement speaks volumes to his community and churches recording over 35,000 plus community service hours. His compassion for others led him to his first lead casting roll in the substance abuse prevention movie “The Problem Puzzle” produced where he volunteered many years at the First Ward Community Center (2000).
His dedication and faithfulness to serve over the years has blessed him to be the recipient of numerous awards including: Ministry Years of Service Award from the President Barack Obama, United States Senate and Governors Tributes of the State of Michigan, just to name a few. Most recently he received a recognition of service award from State Representative, Senator and Governor for his impact in Bay City and abroad.
He has served on many associations, organizations boards and projects both locally and nationally including: Gospel Music Association and American Society of Administrative Professionals, just to name few.
Pastor Smith is highly gifted which led him to be the owner and operator of Big Ben Creations L.L.C. providing professional services as a Notary Public for the State of Michigan, Tax Professional, Licensed Insurance Producer for Primerica, Representative for Paradise Funeral Chapel and Publicist for the National Gospel Recording Artist RiZen.
Pastor Smith favorite scripture is “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the Lord and depart from evil”, -Proverbs 3:5-7
Pastor Benjamin Smith is a native of Saginaw, Michigan, where he received all of his primary and secondary education from the Saginaw Public School District where graduated with his high school diploma at the Saginaw High School (2005). To further is education he attended other colleges / universities to obtain certificates / degrees from Grand Rapids Community College (2006), Davenport university (2011), International Business Management Institute (2021) and currently enrolled with DeVry University awaiting to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Pastor Smith is the son of Sis. Yvette Smith and the late Rev. Ben Newsome Washington (2005).
Since a young boy he has produced a renowned character locally / nationally to deliver effectively through service with his God given gifts providing services from event planning, public relations, community service, and motivational speaking and to now preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ministry
Pastor Smith, accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of 12 (December 13, 1998) under the leadership of his first Pastor Dr. Thomas J. London at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. It was by the example of his mother (Yvette Smith) he followed her by going to church and from there the love and service was planted in his heart and soul to serve God.
He accepted his spiritual calling to preach the Gospel and was licensed as a minister at the New Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of past Pastor; Elder Luciose Lewis, Jr. (September 2, 2012) with his initial sermon titled “God Will Provide” -Mark 11:23-24. After years of serving and his faithfulness he was elevated (September 4, 2014) as the Executive Minister (currently serves bio-vocationally) and later proven his spiritual adherence to minister he was ordained at the Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of his current Pastor; Elder Lafayette Simpson (November 20, 2016).
Over 20 years he has served in a lot of ministries and leadership positions with all his gifts to help enhance the Kingdom of God with a exceptional spirit of excellence in everything he touch. To further his spiritual gifts he attended many conferences, workshops and schools receiving certifications from the following: Christian Leadership (National Christian Leadership Institute), Strategic Planning and Church Growth & Campus Development (National Baptist Congress of Christian Education).
He has been blessed to share the Gospel too many people across the world through his social media platforms, churches, funerals and most recently during the National Baptist Convention, Inc. Mid-West Regional Youth Conference.
Rev. Smith finally yielded to next calling in 2021, which led the congregation of the Gethsamene Missionary Baptist Church of Bay City, Michigan after a year of searching to elect Elder Benjamin Smith as their sixth Senior Pastor (December 5, 2022).
Civic / Professional
Since the age of 7 his professional and civic involvement speaks volumes to his community and churches recording over 35,000 plus community service hours. His compassion for others led him to his first lead casting roll in the substance abuse prevention movie “The Problem Puzzle” produced where he volunteered many years at the First Ward Community Center (2000).
His dedication and faithfulness to serve over the years has blessed him to be the recipient of numerous awards including: Ministry Years of Service Award from the President Barack Obama, United States Senate and Governors Tributes of the State of Michigan, just to name a few. Most recently he received a recognition of service award from State Representative, Senator and Governor for his impact in Bay City and abroad.
He has served on many associations, organizations boards and projects both locally and nationally including: Gospel Music Association and American Society of Administrative Professionals, just to name few.
Pastor Smith is highly gifted which led him to be the owner and operator of Big Ben Creations L.L.C. providing professional services as a Notary Public for the State of Michigan, Tax Professional, Licensed Insurance Producer for Primerica, Representative for Paradise Funeral Chapel and Publicist for the National Gospel Recording Artist RiZen.
Pastor Smith favorite scripture is “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the Lord and depart from evil”, -Proverbs 3:5-7