Dr. Allen Smith was born in the little town of Neoga, IL in 1951. He was saved at
the early age of 12 years, and started preaching when he was just 15. He has
been preaching and teaching now for 46 years. He has been a pastor for over
30 years of that time. Rev. Smith has been a featured speaker at camp-meetings
and conventions down through the years. In addition, he spent 3 years as
president of International Bible College and Seminary in DeSoto, Missouri,
where he authored 9 different syllabi for the Seminary.
Dr. Smith presently holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Education, a Doctor of
Divinity Degree, and a Doctor of Theology Degree and has published several
articles, in nationwide religious publications, as well as several books.
From October of 1993 until July of 2010, Rev. Smith published a nation-wide
Southern Gospel news magazine called SGN Scoops Digital. He is currently the
founder and President of Lighthouse International Ministries which is a
missionary outreach program.
