Pastor Jimmie Smith

Explosive, Powerful, Effective! All words used to describe the ministry of CEO & Founder Pastor Jimmie Smith. Pastor Smith has been called a prolific speaker and skilled musician but his heart is to simply minister to and love God's people. His ministry career is long and filled with accomplishments; He’s currently the Director of Evangelism of Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Christ, most notably, his recent installation as the District Youth President for the L.J. Crismon, Sr. Memorial District, Church of God In Christ (COGIC). Pastor Smith who was recently endorsed by Hammond Organ/Suzuki Inc. is a Gospel Jazz instrumentalist that is following in the footsteps of the late great B3 jazz organist with the signature name Jimmy Smith! Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Pastor Smith currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his beautiful wife and daughter

The instrumental gospel/jazz genre is blessed with talent and a timbre that is generating attention nationwide. Jimmie Smith, native of Buffalo, NY, is a composer and songwriter.

At an early age Jimmie exhibited a superior aptitude for music. In 1982 his sister received a keyboard as a gift and it was Jimmie who sat down at his sister’s sweet sixteen parties, and began to play immediately. That was only the beginning; Jimmie went on play at his father’s church and was introduced to the Hammond B-3 which became Jimmie’s first love and choice of keys. Jimmie has played various churches throughout the United States. Over the years Jimmie has accompanied several gospel artists Kim Burrell, Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and COGIC international Music Department. Jimmie served on staff with the COGIC International Department for over seven years.

Jimmie Smith Ministries is gathering in Atlanta throughout the entire summer for IGNITE RevivalATL 2013. Jimmie Smith Ministries is united not only through its faith in God’s, God’s love and providence, but in its dedication to ignite God’s people to live life to the fullest, pursuing their destiny without fail and to allow restoration and renewal during this revival. The revival’s theme, “IGNITE” will be preached by Pastor, Destiny Coach, and entrepreneur Jimmie Smith. The Revival began Thursday, June 13th and continues EVERY THURSDAY night throughout the summer! Go to www.JimmieSmithMinistries.com for more Information!