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The mission of GospelSmith: to equip people to be not just disciples of Jesus, but apprentices.

What's the difference between a disciple and an apprentice? In a few words, discipleship is discipline -- hard work -- sacrifice -- drudgery -- all of which can happen as distance-learning. But apprenticeship is hands-on training, as a master teaches the apprentice to do the same works that he does.

In the Greek New Testament, the word translated as "disciple" could just as easily be translated as "apprentice." But we're so used to hearing about Jesus and the twelve disciples that it's hard at first to rewire ourselves to think of Jesus and His twelve apprentices. But that's what they were -- and that's what you and I can be.

This is the ministry of GospelSmith: to cultivate a life of apprenticeship with Jesus.

 

GospelSmith is an online resource for others who want to be apprentices of Jesus.

A lot of articles and videos are listed in the column to the right. They are designed for individuals, for small groups, and for churches all over the world.

These materisals are not meant to substitute for your involvement with a local church. God has designed us to need one another. We need fellowship with other apprentices. We need friends who will help us handle the things of God with wisdom, humility, and love.

The GospelSmith channel on YouTube includes dozens of videos. Visit YouTube and search for "GospelSmith888". That will lead you to the GospelSmith channel.

Here's one of the videos you'll find there, of Pastor JoAnn and Pastor Stan sharing together.

"The Wisdom From Above"

GospelSmith Has A History

GospelSmith was founded in 2000, and its first ten years were devoted to Stan and JoAnn’s travels in ministry. During those years, a string of prophecies, signs, coincidences, answered prayers, miracles, and even mistakes have worked together to bring a church to birth. But one ingredient in the story is the many churches and other ministries in the region that have invited Pastors Stan and JoAnn to preach, to lead prophetic worship, and to move in spiritual gifts.

Wanting to take the gospel outside the sanctuary, Pastors Stan and JoAnn have written her conversion story as a book, Mind Lost Mind Found.  Already, they've been able to use it as an evangelistic tool.

Much of GospelSmith's history lies ahead. For updates and testimonies, see http://gospelsmith.wordpress.com.

Weekly Worship Services Postponed

As many of you know, Pastor Stan had an affinity to visit heaven often. As of May 3, 2012 Pastor Stan has now made heaven his permanent home.

During this season Pastor JoAnn has decided to postpone the gatherings for a time to seek God and what He has planned for the future.

Please keep Pastor JoAnn in your prayers.

An update will be posted and emailed when direction has been determined, thank you!

 

NEW CD from Stan Smith

Available NOW: "Heavenly Place" by Stan Smith with vocalist Maureen Bocanegra

Heavenly Places

Get a copy of Heavenly Places with your donation.

*Please note that you would like the Heavenly Places CD when sending donation.

Mind Lost, Mind Found

Available NOW: JoAnn's testimony in book form. It's a page-turner!

Mind Lost Mind Found cover

Share her story with people who don't yet know Christ.

Get a copy of Mind Lost, Mind Found with your donation.

*Please note that you would like Mind Lost, Mind Found when sending donation.

http://www.MindLostMindFound.com

NEW -- 31-Day Devotional, "Learn To Hear From God"

Posted on Squidoo. 31 short articles, illustrated with testimonies on 31 videos. See it on our School Of The Spirit page...

Or visit the hub page on Squidoo: http://www.squidoo.com/31-day-devotional-learn-to-hear-from-god.

Hearing from God is a key to being an apprentice. God wants to speak to you one-on-one as He shares His dreams with you and trains you to do the works He does.

Pastors Stan and JoAnn Smith

Stan & JoAnn's Articles & Videos

Several internationally received ministries have posted Stan & JoAnn's materials in the last few months:

Video on XPMedia

Never A Man Spoke Like This

Articles On XPMedia.com

Several to choose from on this channel.


Article on the Elijah List.com

Search under Author for "Stan Smith".


Articles On Identity Network

Stan's articles click here.
JoAnn's articles click here.

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GospelSmith
c/o Agape Church
950 Laureate Lane
San Luis Obipso, CA 93405

Your giving helps us make these resources available worldwide. GospelSmith, a 501(c)(3) organization, sends tax receipts to donors at the end of the year.

GospelSmith, 950 Lureate Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
www.gospelsmith.com