60 years in ministry

It was a delight for Marilyn and I to attend the special celebration that had been arranged in Bude to celebrate John and Mary Smyth's 60 years in the Elim ministry. 

John Smyth has been one of the most influential figures in our Movements history.  He has served  with distinction in many of the highest offices in the Denomination including Administrator, Financial Director, Field Superintendent and Bible College Principal.  He has also pastored some of our largest churches.

John is not only known for his administrative skills and business acumen but for his teaching ministry and perhaps most of all for his pastors heart.  Several letters of appreciation were read from those who were unable to attend - all of which served to emphasise the regard with which this great couple enjoy within our Movement.