Evangelist:  Dr. Ron Smith

Ron is a 1977 graduate of Asbury College, 1982 (M.Div.) graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary, and a 1990 (Th.M.) graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. He completed the Masters of Philosophy degree at the graduate school of Drew University, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Theological and Religious Studies from the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies at Drew University.

Ron is an ordained deacon and elder in the United Methodist church and has served under appointment of the Bishop since 1982. Ron pastored for eleven years in New Jersey before serving for three years as a Fellow at the Francis Asbury Society. He then served as Executive Director of the Society for two years. In 1998 Ron was elected president of Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. In February 2008 Ron planted a church, Wesley Chapel, and is serving as Senior Pastor and President of the Seminary.

Ron has been privileged to speak in a wide arena of denominational settings around the world. Ron has served on such boards as World Gospel Mission and the Francis Asbury Society and, for several years, served as Chairman of the Board of OMS International.
Ron is married to Dorena (Ritzler) and together they have two daughters, Katie and Laura.