OUR Leadership

Prophet  Claude Smith Jr

Senior Pastor/General Overseer

Prophet  Claude Smith Jr. is the Senior Pastor and Founder of City of the Living God International Ministries, located in Beltsville Maryland. The ministry is devoted to preaching the Gospel, raising disciples, and helping believers experience the transforming power and glory of God.
Pastor Claude Smith Jr. has been called by God into the prophetic ministry, with a deep passion to see lives restored, believers equipped, and people awakened to the voice and presence of God. His ministry emphasizes revival, spiritual growth, and helping believers walk in their divine purpose.
He is also the visionary behind Sounds of Revival 2026, a powerful gathering created to ignite spiritual hunger, awaken hearts, and lead people into life-changing encounters with the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Claude Smith Jr. is a graduate of World Mission International Bible College, where he received biblical and ministry training. During his journey in ministry, he was mentored by his spiritual father, Bishop Etta, whose guidance helped shape his calling and leadership.
In addition to his pastoral and prophetic work, Pastor Claude Smith Jr. is also an author. He wrote the book The Holy Spirit and Soul Winning, which encourages believers to boldly share the Gospel while walking in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The book is available on Amazon, where readers can access his teachings and insights on evangelism, spiritual empowerment, and Spirit-led ministry.
Through preaching, teaching, revival gatherings, and writing, Pastor Claude Smith Jr. continues to impact lives by pointing people to Jesus Christ and helping them experience the fullness of God’s presence.