MEET PASTOR KENNETH SMITH

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 Pastor Ken Smith, originally from Buffalo, New York, is a second-generation preacher with over two decades of teaching and counseling experience. His journey from a successful musician career to a worship music arts pastor showcases his dedication to serving God. As the senior pastor of Faith Works Christian Center in McDonough, Georgia, he brings humor, warmth, and transparency to his role, reflecting his deep love for God and his people. Pastor Kenny Smith embodies the qualities of an authentic leader. His sermons are known for their relatability and depth, often incorporating his personal experiences and insights to make the Word of God accessible and meaningful to all. He is passionate about community outreach and believes in the power of faith to transform lives. Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Kenny is committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive church environment. He mentors young leaders, provides counsel to those in need, and actively participates in various church activities. His leadership style is collaborative and empathetic, always seeking to uplift and empower others. Under Pastor Kenny’s guidance, Faith Works Christian Center has become a beacon of hope and spiritual growth in the McDonough community. His vision is to create a church where everyone feels valued and loved, and where the teachings of Christ are lived out daily. Pastor Kenny’s life and ministry are a testament to his unwavering faith and dedication to God’s call. He, along with his wife, Pastor Tongela Smith, is committed to leading their congregation with integrity, passion, and a heart for service. 

Pastor Tongela D. Smith, Assistant Pastor of Faith Works Christian Center, has passionately answered the call to open minds and touch hearts with biblically based principles of inner healing and personal empowerment. A Preacher, Teacher, Psalmist and Worship Leader and Recording Artist.

A former backup vocalist for The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, has opened doors to expand her talent for singing. Tongela recently reunited with the James Brown ‘s ensemble, creating the JB’s Musical albums with songs recorded and sold on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. She also released a single called “The Way Out,” also sold on iTunes and Amazon. She is an ordained/Licensee Pastor, Certified Life Coach and Civil Mediator. She’s earned multiple certificates and serves on a number of boards. Tongela simple wears multiple hats.

Smith, once a single mother struggling to discover her own identity, admits that she learned some of life’s most important lessons the hard way. But God stepped in and turned her misery into her ministry. Tongela combines her personal spiritual journey, leadership wisdom, and depth of spiritual understanding to help expose and shatter the forces that hold human souls’ captive. Her purpose is fully wrapped in empowering people of all walks of life to break free from the social, psychological, and physical limitations caused by toxic belief systems and the scars of life. 

Pastor Tongela Smith is one of the most impactful, relatable, and compassionate voices of our era. She is a powerful speaker, author, and visionary transforming lives of women across the globe.

She is the first female to serve as a Law Enforcement Chaplain with a local County Sheriff's Office and serve as a contract worker for the office of sheriff as a Workforce Coordinator, developing programs to inmates who deserves second chances. She worked with everyone from CEOs to inmates and has received numerous awards in New York and Georgia State for her groundbreaking programs focused on developing women leaders who are trailblazers.

Her most recent passion project is Woman2Woman (W2W) Community Network Inc. The organization is dedicated to the development of effective

women leaders whether working in a corporate office, entrepreneurship or a homemaker. The goal is to support and empower women and create trailblazers in their respective fields. This program is designed to help develop and build self-esteem and confidence in young women who are ready to influence their communities. Tongela is a proud wife, mother, grandmother, pastor, entrepreneur, and life coach.

Innovator, pioneer, mentor, encourager. Those are just a few words that describe Tongela Smith. Her impact is felt in every space she occupies.