A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Community Christian Outreach & Service Ministry
About You
CURRICULUM VITAE (2012)
Dr. Pazaria Smith
Residence: Santa Clara, CA Hometown-Sanford, FL
ABOUT THE MINISTRY:
Lifestream International Ministries, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization under the internal revenue classification 501(c)(3) since September, 26, 2000. It began as a National Prayer Chain Ministry which has evolved into a National/International Evangelism and Service Outreach Ministry. The Main Venue/Platform for the Ministry{which lends to its effectiveness & success} is the World Wide Web utilizing ALL digital media and tools, in a Virtual setting, telecommunication platforms and forums to reach the masses around the world. This method and approach best serves the 'Target Populations' of Lifestream International Ministries.
MINISTRY FOUNDATIONAL BASIS:
1 John 3: 16-18 and Matthew 28: 19-20.
Our Faith is built on the Holy Christian Bible:
Christ (Acts 15:11), the Gospel (2 Timothy 3:16) and the Spreading of the Christian Faith (Mark 16:15).
MISSION STATEMENT:
To reach sinners with the gospel of Christ, minister and pray for the sick, disabled, homebound, adolescents and teens, needy and the elderly by giving them a VOICE and aiding in areas where possible.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Scholar, Educator, Spokes Person, Author/Writer, Spiritual Counselor and Advisor.
UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES: Studied Interior Design, Communication and Black Studies at Seminole State College (AA - 1980-1982).
University of Central Florida - Communication, Speech Correction: Speech/Language Pathology
(BA 1983-1985).
GRADUATE STUDIES:
University of Central Florida: Health Sciences [1986-1987]. Nova Southeastern University (Exceptional Student Education, Linguistics/English Speakers of Other Languages (ESL); Master of Science (MS).
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) [1998-2002].
POST GRADUATE STUDIES::
D.Div. -Pastoral Counseling, Church Administration and Leadership - Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA & Fresno, CA (2004).
Ph.D-Theological Studies, Biblical Studies, Practical and Systematic Theology and Pastoral Counseling and - Fuller Theological Seminary (Affiliate of Glendale University-Santa Fe/AZ) (2007).
PROFESSIONAL & WORK EXPERIENCE:
*Speech/Language Pathologist
*ESE Teacher - Seminole County Public Schools (1985-1995).
*ESL/ Linguistics Professor - Seminole State College, Lake Mary, FL (1996-1999).
*ESL Trainer/Facilitator - Lake County (1997).
*Speech Pathologist
*ABE/GED Instructor- Lake County Schools. (Pre-K-12
*Adult Education).
*Inclusion Teacher(1st-3rd grades) Christian and Private Schools, Lake County, FL (1997-2005).
SPECIAL SKILLS:
*Communications Augmentation *Specialist, Author/Writer, *Curriculum Design
* Development and Best Practices for Behavior Modification *Interventions and Strategies for Special Needs Students. *Caregiver Help Aids
and strategies.
*Innovative Approaches, Models and Interventions for Alzheimer's Patient Care.
*Program Design and Implementation of Support Groups for Colon and Breast Cancer Survivors and Families.
PASTOR AND SPIRITUAL ADVISOR:
*Virtual Ministry Platform (Church)
*Teacher/Advisor/Intercessor
*Teen Challenge
*Telecommunication and Digital Media Promoter: Spreading the Gospel of Christ to the Masses, Community Causes and Venue for PSA's.
MINISTRY CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:
*Ordained Pastor (2000)
*Incorporator, Chairperson and Registered Agent - Lifestream International Ministries, Inc.
*Founder/CEO of Lifestream International Ministries, Inc.[501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.
*LIMI Community Outreach Mission & Services
*LIMIFC [Lifestream International Ministries Inc. Fellowship of Clergy, Assoc. with World Christianship and Evangelism International Association of Clergy.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:
>IFOCAJ[International Fellowship Of Christians And Jews]
>ACEA [Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability]
>CEC [Council for Exceptional Children]
>ASHA [Association for Speech/Language and Hearing of America] >NEA [National Education Association]
>AFA [Alzheimer's Foundation of America]
>NAACP [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People >Seminole County Branch, Sanford Chapter]
>AIUSA [Amnesty International USA] for the fight against Violence and Abuse to women and girls. >Community Activist for Human Rights and Justice
>Voices of Love for Humanity ~ addressing the Needs of Humankind >Advocate for Special Needs Populations
>Motivational Speaker and Spiritual Advisor.
PROJECTS & FOUNDATIONS:
*Founded and implemented " Voices
*Speak Out Against Colo-rectal Cancer - Sanford Christian Alliance
*Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers ~ Christian Support Group
*Created The "N.E.E.D." Project Foundation [N.oble E.xamples E.ncourage D.reams] for Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and other Catastrophic Illnesses
*Justice for All ~ One Nation Under God
*We are People Too: Special Needs Foundation
*Wisdom Trumpets - Voices of Life
*Kingdom Ambassadors: National & International Intercessory Prayer Team
*Daily Interactive Bible Study Forum of Central Florida (USA)
*The Esther Generation Book Club;
*"Poems of Praise ~ Verses & Flow (Literary Guild)
*Encouraging -Hearts
*Friends & Partners of LIMI
*Teen Talk 911
*Bowels of Compassion~God's Tender Mercies.
PERSONAL DATA:
Single mother of two daughters [Karla-graduate of UF]; [Kaffie-SSC] and one son [Khiry-OSU]; Caregiver for my Mother-Ida M. Smith; Grandmother of 3 [Kenya, Katirah & Ja'Mon], Sister to two brothers[Dr. Avery A. Smith & Elder Aloysius E. Smith] and Devoted Family: Advocate, Mentor, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher.
SUBJECTIVE LIFE OBSERVATION:
I am both privileged and blessed in all I do for The Kingdom's Sake. I Love and Cherish my family, my multi-cultural ancestry and genealogy...most importantly, I Love the Body of Christ...His Church (Christian Believers). I believe one should always promote the positive and discard the negative.The Power of Life and Death is in our tongue (words).
PHILOSOPHY:
"Enter to Learn and Depart to Serve ~ Cast down your bucket wherever you are. We can, as individuals, make a difference and evoke change, "One Word" at a time. Make Your VOICE Count! Always challenge yourself, and those you inspire, a little beyond their reach, but always with their grasp.
What Can "I" Do To Help?
CONTACTS: E-Mails: lifestreamministry@bellsouth.net
SUB-EMAIL ADDRESSES: lifestreaminc@bellsouth.net,
ministrystudies@bellsouth.net,
lifestreamprayer@bellsouth.net,
limbiblestudy@bellsouth.net,
pazariasmith@bellsouth.net,
limbiblestudy@bellsouth.net,
lifestreamprayer@bellsouth.net
Telephone: (407)865-2020 or(407)951-7338
Fax: (407)330-0181.
Keywords: church, mission, services, outreach, charity, justice, needs, humanity, christian, evangelism