called to reach souls in American Samoa
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Acts 13:47
We are the Smith family, called by God to be missionaries to the country of American Samoa. We feel so blessed that God has chosen to use us and our desire is to reach Samoan families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that our story can encourage you and that you come alongside us on this journey.
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September/October Prayer Letter
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Praises
Prayer Requests
- Housing in American Samoa
- Fill up remaining schedule
- Safety and health for our family
- Salvation of our neighbors
- Salvation of an 18 year old boy
- 10 new supporting churches
- New meetings scheduled
- Safe travels
78%
Support Level
Fall has arrived and we have been busy traveling. The states we have traveled to these last 2 months have been Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Maine. We had the opportunity to present our ministry at 10 churches and participate in 4 missions conferences. We were blessed by each church and thankful for the friends we have made along the way. I had the opportunity to preach a chapel while I was in Maine where several kids made decisions for Christ. Also, at a conference in Ohio a boy was saved on his 18th birthday. It was amazing to see the Lord work!
In the month of September, Charlotte celebrated her 7th birthday and we are so thankful for her. Thank you to all who sent birthday cards and notes of encouragement, it truly means so much. Please pray for Sarah and I on our upcoming trip to American Samoa. We have several meetings with people as we try to find a home for our family.
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Partnering Churches & Support
We had 5 churches that voted to take us on in September and 5 churches voted to take us on in October. This was a huge encouragement to our family. Our monthly support level has reached 78%. We are making preparations now to arrive in American Samoa in the Spring of 2026.
I grew up in a Christian home in Dayton, Ohio. I am the 2nd of 4 children. My parents took me to church faithfully and helped me to develop a love for God. I thought that I was saved at the age of 5 but began to doubt as I grew older. In November 2006, at the age of 16, I made sure I was saved and placed my trust in Jesus. I surrendered to preach the gospel at a youth camp when I was 19. I got many opportunities to teach and preach at our church as I got older, but God began to show me that there was something else He had for me. Sarah and I knew each other for years because of going to the same church, but did not begin to date until 2009. In 2013 we were married and continued to serve together in various ministries at our church, Cornerstone Baptist Temple. In May 2022, after years of asking God to lead us to where He wanted us, Sarah and I walked to the altar and prayed, and we felt God calling us to missions. We began to search for where He desired for us to go. As we researched countries and prayed for God to show us where to go, we got the chance to speak with a former missionary to American Samoa and a current missionary. They both told us of the opportunity to serve in an already established church and the need for a missionary there. We began to pray and God has shown that American Samoa is our next home.
"In November 2006, at the age of 16, I made sure I was saved and placed my trust in Jesus."
Zach SMITH
MY testimonY
God has blessed us with 5 beautiful children, due to privacy concerns, we have chosen not to share details about them on this page.
"In 2011, at a youth camp, I surrendered to the call of missions."
sARAH SMITH
MY testimonY
I was blessed to grow up in a Christian family. I am number 4 out of 5 children. My parents were faithful at taking us to church and teaching us biblical truths. At the young age of 4 I made a profession of faith, but later I realized that I was unsure of my salvation and made assurance of salvation as a young adult at our youth camp. In 2011, at a youth camp, I surrendered to the call of missions. Zach and I were married in 2013. It wasn’t until years later, while serving in our local church, that God began to finalize that call. We are so excited to serve the Lord alongside our 5 children in American Samoa.
Baptist International Outreach
PO Box 587
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865)262-0900
office@biomissions.org
Mission Board
Cornerstone Baptist Temple
1707 Ohmer Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410