10/03/2026
Happy Pastor’s Appreciation Month to Pastor Nell Smith Ward, a woman after God’s own heart who has served faithfully for many years and continues to carry the mantle of leadership and pastorship with grace.
An anointed and powerful pastor, minister of the gospel, and national recording artist, Pastor Nell began preaching at the tender age of three, led her first revival at six, and began pastoring the church her mother founded at just 17 years old. She continues to build upon that legacy, making a lasting impact through her ministry and the lives she touches.
She is a Stellar Award nominee, the author of two anointed books, and a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient who has graced the stage with extraordinary gospel legends. Her accomplishments are too many to name, but at the center of it all is her wholehearted love for God and His people. And when we think about the miracles, the testimonies, the breakthroughs, and the deliverance that have taken place through her ministry, we could go on and on. Only God knows the fullness of the lives she has touched and the impact she continues to make.
Please join us as we celebrate and honor Pastor Nell Smith Ward during Pastor’s Appreciation Month. Pastor Nell, we love you, thank God for you, and appreciate the heart, wisdom, and grace you bring to all you do!