Pastor Smith felt his call into the ministry while praying underneath the bleachers at the United Pentecostal Church International's General Conference held in Louisville, Ky in 1974.

He began a work, founding the Lighthouse and pastoring in Silver Grove, Kentucky, in May of 1981. The Church grew and eventually had to move to Dayton, Kentucky. After many years in service to Dayton, The Dayton Gospel Lighthouse Church moved to Bellevue, Kentucky in January of 2001 and became The Apostolic Pentecostal Lighthouse. In 2007, the church changed it's name to Lighthouse Ministries to reflect that we are more than just a church fellowship, but a group dedicated to serving the people through our various ministries. 

The Lighthouse extents it's outreach to the majority of Campbell County, Kentucky, including cities such as Dayton, Bellevue, Newport, Southgate, and Silver Grove. 

Reverend Smith and his lovely wife, Joyce, have four lovely children. Three boys Jeremy, Steve and Jonathan, and one darling girl Hannah.  He is also fondly called Pappaw by his many grandchildren.  

Pastor Smith is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International.

 Welcome Note From The Pastor : 

Dear Friends,
Here at the Lighthouse we have a basic goal: to serve our Savior, Jesus Christ well. We must serve our community and our world. This is our purpose. We have prepared this website so that you might better understand us and that we might better serve your needs and the needs of our community.

So, whether you're a visitor at our church, or a friend has given you this web address, we hope you will consider our church as a place where you can experience Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, preaching, and fellowship.

We Care,

Pastor W.I. Smith