Scheduled to speak:

Thusday
August 10, 2000
10:45 a.m.
ICC, Hall F

John Jerry Smith
Missionary to Ecuador

Jerry and Janice Smith are missionaries with the Assemblies of God, serving in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Smith graduated from Bethany College in Santa Cruz, Calif. in 1972 and from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 1985.

Their career in missions began in 1980 in El Salvador, until 1985 when they went to Guayaquil to start a church and Christian school. In 1987, 700 students initiated the first school year. Today, 3700 students from grades K-15 attend the school called Liceo Cristiano de Guayaquil.

The church has also seen amazing growth as the transforming and challenging power of the gospel has been preached uncompromisingly at Guayaquil Christian Center. Presently, over 5000 people attend eight services on Saturday night and Sunday. Between 30-60 people come forward for salvation during these services. There are approximately one thousand leaders who minister weekly in several cell groups and discipleship groups. This is because discipleship, deliverance, inner healing, and leadership formation are key issues emphasized during the first year of new believers. The Smiths, through the church and school, are committed to influencing the city for Christ as they teach what it means to "go and make disciples."