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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January Prayer Letter
Hello Pastors, Churches & Friends
Praises
Prayer Requests
- Fill up remaining dates for meetings
- Our neighbor’s salvation
- Wisdom for preparations and shipping decisions
- God’s guidance in our ministry needs on the field
- 7 new supporting churches
- New meetings scheduled
- Time spent with other Missionary friends
90%
Support Level
The new year began and we hit the ground running. We traveled to meetings in Indiana, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We were in 9 different churches, and participated in a Missions Conference. God gave us times of fun, relaxation, and allowed us to be in churches that love Missions.
As we continue preparations for our departure to American Samoa, we have started a separate area where you can give toward these costs. “Outfit and Departure Fund” can be put on the memo for any of these donations. This fund will be used for one time costs such as flights, a vehicle, shipping costs, etc. Thank you for your prayers and support, and may God continue to bless you all as you spread the Gospel to the World!
Outfit and Departure Fund
Support Level
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Churches, Partners, and Support
To start 2026, we were contacted by 7 churches in January who voted to take us on for support. We begin February at 90% of our support goal, and we are so thankful for that. Our kids got to see several of their missionary friends that we have met along the way or been friends with for years. They also enjoyed meeting new friends, enjoying time in classes, and children’s churches. We look forward to the meetings we have scheduled, and seeing what God will do.
Bad weather expected in the Midwest led to an early end to a Missions Conference, and we got home in time to experience being snowed in. Teddy got the chance to help his Uncle clear the driveway, and he loved every minute of it. Ohio got a total of 14 inches in one snowfall!
Family Update
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