Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith’s Bio
Hugh Daniel Smith is a multi-dimensional thinker and international speaker. He is known for his keen insight into spiritual matters and his unique ability to make them relevant to the times. His life’s mission is to bring the Kingdom of God to earth by restoring and protecting the rights of all people. When you combine his unique style and charismatic wit with Godly wisdom, Bishop Smith’s influence and genuine love for people is undeniable.
He and his wife, Pastor Letha, served as the founders and senior pastors of Emmanuel Covenant Church International in Battle Creek, Michigan for 23 years. In 2004, they founded Embassy Covenant Church International (Walled Lake, Michigan) where they currently serve as senior pastors.
Bishop Smith is the Presiding Bishop of Jabula New Life Ministries International. Jabula is currently in 27 nations around the world and continues to extend its reach through church planting, empowerment programs and advanced leadership training under the Founder and Chief Apostle, Bishop Tudor Bismark.
Bishop Smith is the Founder and Executive Director of Justice Network, a non-profit social justice organization and he is trained in both civil mediation and restorative justice practices. He is also a chaplain with the Detroit Police Department; and serves as an Excel Village honorary board member. Bishop Smith serves on the National Department of Homeland Security Faith-Based Security Advisory Council. He coaches individuals and families through the Redemptive Justice Practice, a private practice he founded to aid people with spiritual growth and personal development. He is the founder of the Diamond Leadership Academy which serves to grow leaders from the inside out by teaching them to understand mental models, quality advocacy and inquiry, and emotional intelligence.
Over the years Bishop Smith has served as an executive board member for many organizations and has received countless awards. In 2014, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Battle Creek Central High School. He has a Doctor of Theology Degree and a Doctor of Divinity Degree; and has been certified as a Life Skills Facilitator, assisting people in overcoming past and present emotional and psychological abuse. He is the author of numerous articles and a published book entitled “No Want, No Fear: Discovering Rest in Christ” and the “Family Builder Handbook (A Program Guide)”.
Bishop Hugh Smith is the son of Hugh Smith, Sr. and Georgia L. Howard. He and Pastor Letha are the proud parents of three children: Krystian Bird (Jamar), Bethany, and Joshlyn Edwards (Amir) and four grandchildren, Israel, Andrew, Noah and Nova Sage. Bishop Smith enjoys astronomy and sports.
