First Lady, Dr. Vanessa A. Smith

First Lady, Dr. Vanessa Smith grew up in Compton, California, graduating from Compton High School in 1972 and UCLA, earning a BA degree in Psychology in 1977. First Lady Vanessa and Bishop Ed Smith met at UCLA and were married in 1975 at Crenshaw Christian Center, Pastored by Apostle Fredrick K.C.Price.

Dr. Vanessa has four children and three grandsons. She and Bishop started Zoe Christian Fellowship in Cerritos, California in 1989, where she played a key role in building the ministry foundation. Vanessa served as a faithful member of the praise and worship team for 30 years. She also leads a Women’s weekly life group where she shares biblical wisdom to build up women. Dr. Vanessa continues her personal weekly Women’s Ministry to this day.

Dr.Vanessa ‘s ministry travels has taken her to many countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Columbia, England, Japan and Hong Kong. Her international ministry and group missions travels helped Zoe win over 25,000 people to Christ, giving birth to 13 churches and scores of Kingdom Ministries and businesses that continue to be fruitful and multiply. Only God knows the ongoing impact Dr. Vanessa and Bishop Ed’s ministry is having far beyond them. Their ministry impact clearly is multgenerational.

Dr. Vanessa has spoken to many Women’s gatherings over the years and she is a trusted advisor, counselor, and friend to many singles and married couples alike.

Dr. Vaness’s next season of ministry is serving along side her husband, Bishop Ed Smith with Nehemiah Project L. A. helping homeless former foster youth secure safe housing, acquire needed life skills to live independently, restore their faith in God and achieve the dreams.