For Pastors or Secretaries

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The following information has been prepared at the request of many pastors and church secretaries. Please know that we are deeply grateful for your desire to care for us; however, also remember that we are coming to your place of ministry to give of ourselves. We love serving Christ and His church!

Justyn - 7/7

Rachel - 4/8

Lydia - 2/16/17 

Anniversary - 7/21/07

You are more than welcome to use any of our family pictures online for promotion. Please visit our PROMOTION PAGE to scroll through picture and slide options. You can always email us if you'd like us to send you a specific photo.

We do not have a minimum charge to minister at a church. We come by faith, trusting that God—our Great Provider—will supply every need. You are welcome to give in person or online.

Please make checks payable to:
A Heart For Revival Ministries

A Heart For Revival Ministries
c/o Princeville Baptist Church
235 W Douglas St
Princeville, IL 61559

All checks are deposited directly into the ministry account. No 1099 is necessary, as A Heart For Revival Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization.

A Heart For Revival Ministries uses a secure online giving platform. You are welcome to give love offerings online instead of writing a paper check.

We only share our burden and need for monthly support when asked. God has graciously provided several monthly supporters already, and we are praying for more as He leads.

We are blessed to have a home to return to whenever we’re within an hour or so of the church we’re ministering in, or during seasons when we’re not on the road. While traveling, we’re grateful for the opportunity to stay in missions apartments or with pastors and the families they trust. We truly cherish the fellowship and the memories we share along the way!

We currently travel in this 2024 Honda Odyssey. We average around 23 mpg when traveling fully loaded.

Churches handle meal preparation differently during a week of revival, and we are grateful for each church’s unique approach. Because of this, we remain very flexible and are happy to work with whatever schedule of fellowship and meals is established.

Typically, churches provide food or gift cards that allow us to take care of breakfasts and lunches on our own. In the evenings, many churches either host a fellowship meal or take us out to eat. Most major restaurants offer options that fit our dietary needs, and as the speaker, Justyn is completely comfortable eating before he preaches.

TWO IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Rachel is gluten-free.
• Justyn follows the Paleo Diet due to recent autoimmune issues. He practices an 85/15 approach—aiming to follow the Paleo guidelines about 85% of the time, while allowing for some flexibility the remaining 15%.

Many gracious hosts have asked about our favorite snacks—thank you so much for your thoughtfulness! We’re not big “snackers,” but here are a few things we enjoy:

• Cashews, fresh fruits, and veggies
• Water is our go-to drink
• We rarely drink soda and we don’t drink coffee (yes… you read that right!) ;-)

There is absolutely no need to entertain us while we are with you, but please know that we truly enjoy any fellowship we’re able to share with you!

We homeschool Lydia, and although her schedule is flexible, we try to maintain a consistent routine throughout the week.
In addition to homeschooling, Rachel teaches online and has several responsibilities during the week. Her Google Classroom sessions this year are scheduled for 8:00–9:00 AM and 12:30–1:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. We currently use T-Mobile hotspots, but if reliable Wi-Fi is available where we’re staying, she is always grateful to connect to it.

One of the challenges of traveling ministry is balancing physical exhaustion with the lack of regular activity. After we’ve recovered from travel, we love staying active! Some of our favorite activities include:

• Golfing (Justyn usually travels with his clubs)
• Working out (we use an app)
• Bike riding
• Playgrounds
• Sightseeing
• Shopping

You name it—we probably enjoy it or would love to try it!

Pastor, we gladly follow your leadership as the Lord guides you in planning each service we are part of. (Please just let us know ahead of time if you would like us to handle the entire service.)

• Rachel sings and plays the piano.
  She is able to play for congregational singing or offertories, and she often sings before Justyn preaches. She also has three CDs available.
• Justyn seeks to uplift Christ through Biblical, Spirit-led preaching.
  He preaches from the King James Bible. A typical full-length sermon is about 40 minutes. If a time limit is given, he will always finish on time or earlier.
• Invitations
  Justyn is willing to lead the invitation if you desire. Typically, he begins the invitation and then turns it over to the Pastor.

Many pastors ask, “How can we better help you and your family as you minister to us?” We are truly blessed by this question. Here are a few helpful considerations:

• Real prayer is crucial.
• Consistent promotion is crucial.
• Reaching people is crucial.
• Preparing your congregation for revival—and for a guest preacher—through your own preaching is crucial.

• Remind your people of what God did (and is doing) and rejoice in the outcome.
• If the Lord leads and there is a strong connection with your church family, consider rescheduling us for a future meeting.
• Stay connected with us and pray for us—and we will gladly do the same for you!

Pastor or Secretary, please feel free to share this page with anyone else who may need the information. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to the fellowship and ministry the Lord will allow us to share with you. Until then, please know that you are in our prayers!

With a Heart for Revival and Evangelism,
Justyn, Rachel, and Lydia Smith

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