ABOUT US:

God has blessed Apostle Smith with a ministry where souls can be delivered by the preaching of the Word, laying on of hands and the use of blessed cloths or aprons as found in Acts 19:11-12. 

HISTORY:

Apostle David L. Smith has been preaching the gospel for over twenty-five years.  He is married to Dr. Linda Smith.  They have two sons, Andre’ and LaBrint.  Apostle and Dr. Smith were former members of the Church of God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C.) where they served in various capacities for more than thirteen years.  In 1990, God led them to Kannapolis, NC to start a ministry. 

Though they started with very few members, they did not despise their humble beginnings, but rather, remained faithful and dedicated to the work that God called them to do.  As a result, many souls were saved and blessed by the preaching of the pure and unadulterated Word of God.  In approximately four years, the membership increased, exceeding the capacity of the facility at that time.

In 1994, God blessed Apostle and Dr. Smith to purchase a larger facility.  People traveled great distance to Kannapolis, NC to worship under the leadership of Apostle Smith.  In addition, Apostle Smith traveled extensively, preaching the Word of God and allowing God to use him to heal the sick and to set the captives free.  The demand for such ministry led Apostle Smith to follow the voice of God to expand the BAC ministry to other areas.  In 1997, Blessed Assurance Church in Rock Hill, SC was birthed.  In 2005, Blessed Assurance Church in Monroe, NC came into existence.   The facility in Kannapolis, NC is the headquarters for the Blessed Assurance Churches.

God has not only gifted Apostle Smith, He has also gifted Dr. Linda Smith and blessed her to lead a powerful women’s ministry that touches the lives of hurting and broken women.  Additionally, Dr. Smith serves as the Assistant Pastor to the Blessed Assurance Churches. 

Both Apostle and Dr. Smith have dedicated their lives to winning souls for the Kingdom of God, to encourage, strengthen, and empower the body of Christ to live a life that pleases God.

Apostle Smith’s brother, the late Prophet Vinson Smith, played a very important role in the formation of the Blessed Assurance ministry.  In 1990 God led Prophet Smith and his wife, Missionary Janet Smith to join BAC and become co-laborers with Apostle and Dr. Smith to take the ministry to the nations.  Prophet Smith served as Assistant Pastor and Missionary Smith served as President of the Missionary Board.

Prophet Smith started a 6 am Sunday morning prayer, which is still a vital part of our worship service.  He also organized a street ministry where he and a team went into the drug-infested neighborhoods and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Each time God led Apostle Smith to start a new ministry, Prophet Smith prepared the ground by taking the street ministry into the area to walk the neighborhood to claim it, and the souls in that community, as well as minister to those who afforded him the opportunity.  His heart was after souls, which is one reason why he was such an integral part of the ministry. 

In August 2005, Prophet Smith labor came to an end.  He fulfilled his purpose.  He completed his assignment here on earth.  After which God called him home to eternal rest.  Prophet Smith will never be forgotten.  He was a man of faith and prayer, a true Prophet after God’s heart.  He has left a legacy for others to follow.