Their marital bliss has lasted more than fifty years. During the forty-four years that Dr. Smith has served here at Golden Gate, Sis. Smith has graciously walked by her husband's side. She is a woman of Godly character, inner beauty, wisdom and style, because of these characteristics, many try to emulate her. She walks in the sweet fragrance of the great Queens of our African heritage.
Most people seek retirement at the ripe age of sixty-five.
However, Dr. Smith's ministry superseded the normal retirement by fifteen years Dr. Smith retired in April of 1997, after 55 years of Service. Dr. Smith is known nationally as one of God's most gifted servants. His life has been the life of a man exemplifying the impeccable character of a Godly man. He has lived the word he has preached before God and his peers. He will be greatly missed as pastor, but will serve the congregation well just by being in the midst.