Gerald SmithElder Gerald Smith, Jr. is the founder of GSJ Ministries located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Elder Smith operates under the Apostolic-Prophetic anointing. He empowers and imparts into the lives of those who are hurting, rejected, and lost. His callis to teach individuals to apply principles from God's Word to bring about change. His aim is to point believers in the direction of deliverance and let them know that it is still available today-in many ways like in Christ's day. Gerald Smith Jr. is a Hartford Connecticut native. He pursued higher education by attending Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. He is currently seeking a degree in Psychology & Biblical Counseling from Ohio Christian University. He attends Light University and is a member of the American Association of Christians Counselors. He is a Board-Certified Christian Life Coach through the International Board of Christian Care. He is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Sound Mind Coaching and Consulting LLC. Gerald provides a Christian worldview and integrates sound biblical principles to help his clients grow, develop, and pursue their passion. Elder Smith has passionately served in ministry for eighteen years. He has traveled to Trinidad and Tobago as a missionary to meet the needs of those less fortunate. He has served as a counselor for Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach, Virginia. That work in ministry gave Smith the opportunity to encourage, counsel, and empower people from all walks of life. The extent of Gerald Smith's ministerial reach expanded in 2001 when he answered the call to preach the gospel. That was the beginning of his elevation of service in the pastorate capacity. Although referred to as Pastor, his official title is Elder. In 2004, Gerald Smith Jr. began his ministry as the Youth Pastor of the St. John's Full Gospel Deliverance Church in Bloomfield, Connecticut. He served in that capacity under the prolific leadership of Apostle John E. Wilson. He also served as the Chief Adjutant to Apostle John E. Wilson. Elder Smith also served as the youngest member of the Executive Board of the Church, and as Pastor Over Episcopal Ethics and Protocol of the church. He is a teacher, preacher, life coach, counselor and author of Positioned to Prosper (Serving in the Kingdom.) Today he continues his service as an Elder in God's Church. Elder Smith believes We can change a generation one life at a time. Read More Read Less