Bishop Felton M. Smith, Jr., a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is often referred to as one of God's anointed and accomplished
21st century evangelists. He is a teacher, prophet, apostle and pastor. Bishop is recognized throughout the body of Christ
for his charismatic personality and profound insight of the gospel message. Accepting Christ at the age of seven, and preaching
by the age of eight, Bishop Smith's service in ministry has been a lifelong endeavor. As pastor of Tabernacle of Faith Deliverance
Church Of God In Christ, Nashville, Tennessee, an acquisition of $2 million dollars have been realized under the leadership
of Bishop Smith. A 700 seat sanctuary was completed in 2005, and a 6100 square feet multipurpose Educational and special events
center which was acquired in 2003, will be completed in 2007. Bishop Smith's educational background includes an Associate
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California; Pastoral studies, Tennessee Temple University,
Chattanooga, TN; Religion and Philosophy with a minor emphasis on Psychology, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga;
(2) two earned Under-graduate Degrees in Biblical Studies, American Bible Institute, Kansas City, Missouri; Masters Degree
in Orthodoxy in Ministry and Counseling Psychology, Oxford Graduate School; an earned Doctorate of Ministry, International
Bible College and Seminary, Orlando, Florida; and Doctorate of Philosophy from the Oxford Graduate School. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
/ ACHIEVEMENTS ? Founded Bread Of Life Ministries (an outreach ministry of Evangelism and Family Life) in 1961? radio and
television ministry (29 years on WDEF-TV channel 12) (CBS Affiliate)? Founded Temple Of Faith Deliverance COGIC in Chattanooga
in 1970, serving as Pastor for nearly 35 years ? Professional counselor for The Department Of Health and Education (Project
Counseling), Chattanooga ? Life member of the NAACP ? Chairman of the Board of Operation Push (Chattanooga Chapter) ? Vice-Chairman
of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee for naming M.L.K Blvd. in Chattanooga. ? Chairman of the City-Wide Revival, Koinonia
of Chattanooga and vicinity ? District youth president COGIC for 8 years. ?
