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Meet Apostle Rehoboth

Apostle Rehoboth R. Smith Jr grew up in the city of Philadelphia. He was raised under a Baptist upbringing. His parents Robert G Smith Sr. and Vergie Myrna Smith served East Bethel Baptist for about 10 years. The foundation they laid for him caused him to seek God personally in 2001. Imparting the Word of God in their son did not return unto them void. Apostle Rehoboth’s spiritual journey began with his name being changed from Robert to “Rehoboth”. It was prompt by his wife, Prophetess Sovereign, in a dream to no longer call him Robert but Rehoboth. The Word of God says, “And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, because he said, For now, the LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land (Gen. 26:22).” Apostle Rehoboth R Smith Jr, “The Well”, heard the voice of the Lord and submitted to the call.  

Apostle Rehoboth R. Smith Jr. founded R.A.W (Righteous Against Wicked) Kingdom in 2007 and held services in his living room. He faithfully ministered to his wife and children every Wednesday and Sunday. His diligence and willingness to minister and serve to his family first proved his commitment; God eventually increased his sheepfold. Prior to answering the call from God to establish his own ministry, he faithfully serviced under another ministry for 7 years. Apostle Rehoboth served in positions such as a Deacon and Armor Bearer in the house of God under many honorable men and women of faith. As a man of great integrity and character, Apostle Rehoboth has vowed to advance the Kingdom of God with love, endurance, and patience. His vision is to see Gods’ children move in their rightful authoritative positions. 

As a husband and father, Apostle Rehoboth understands the importance of equipping men. Apostle Rehoboth founded Men of Authority in 2012 where he trains, teaches, and models for men how to cultivate, protect, provide, and love themselves and their family. He also provides Marriage Counseling for both married couples and singles. Apostle Rehoboth does not look onto his congregation as members but sons and daughters. He is a loving father who preaches and teaches the Word of God in a practical manner while raising his children to be equipped for any spiritual warfare. Apostle Rehoboth encourages and promotes all those under his leadership to operate in all spiritual gifts. Apostle Rehoboth, along with his wife, Prophetess Sovereign has ordained several Evangelists, Ministers, Pastors, Seers, Prophetess’, and Teachers for the equipping of the body of Christ. He has also established Harmony Heart Worship Center, an extension of R.A.W Kingdom. 

Apostle is a firm believer in raising up God’s people to be about their Father’s business, building up the Kingdom of God while tearing down the kingdom of darkness without compromise. Apostle Rehoboth believes that continuous deliverance is the key to living a holistic and liberated lifestyle. Deliverance is not a one and done event; therefore, daily cleansing is necessary and teaching others how to defeat the enemy no matter the cause is Apostle Rehoboth’s vow. Ensuring God’s people are delivered from the pain of the past, hurts, rejections, abandonment, fears, strongholds, lack, distress, uncertainties, mishaps, false identity, self, family, friends, drugs, alcohol, abuse and so much more, is what drives Apostle Rehoboth to preach, teach, war, stand, and love relentlessly. 

Apostle is not only a strong believer in teaching the truth but also believes in being a student. In his search for continuous education, he received the following certificates: Understanding and Responding to Trauma in 2012; Healing and Deliverance Training in 2004; Developing Training in 2003; and Bible Studies in 2002. Apostle also has over 30 years in the culinary industry.  He is known as the “a Chief Master Chef”. He has prepared several meals for the homeless and impoverished individuals in his respective community. As an appreciation and act of love, Apostle Rehoboth has also cooked and served meals for his Kingdom children and their families in his own home. Apostle Rehoboth is a rare leader and father who is loved, appreciated and honored by many both locally and nationally.

Meet Apostle Sovereign

“A woman of valor, a student of the Word of God, a teacher for the multitude, a counselor that transforms and transcends the mind, a Apostle who has a heart for the poor, widows, abused, forgotten youth, battered women, loss men, prisoners, ex-offenders, drug addicts, prostitutes, the babies, lawmakers and alike” is what Apostle Sovereign B. Smith is known for by others. 

Apostle Sovereign B. Smith is the Co-Founder of R.A.W (Righteous Against Wicked) Kingdom. Apostle Sovereign, along with her wonderful husband Apostle Rehoboth Smith has been pastoring, teaching, ministering, and equipping their Kingdom family, respective community and aboard for over 15 years. R.A.W Kingdom is a healing, prophetic and deliverance ministry whose mission is to disarm and dismantle the works of Satan and bring forth truth and liberation through the Word of God. “People perish for the lack of knowledge”, Apostle Sovereign is a firm believer in continuous education rather as a student of the Word or through the education system. 

Apostle Sovereign earned an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Manor College, a Bachelor’s degree in Science of the Bible at the Cairn University, and a Master’s degree in Human Services for Marriage and Family Counseling. She is currently a Doctoral student at Northcentral University studying for a Ph.D. in Education and specializing in Trauma and Disaster. 

Apostle Sovereign has been teaching and counseling for over 20 years. She is a substitute teacher for the Philadelphia School District, a family and marriage counselor, counselled at Community Counseling Community center for individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder, served as a Director of Hope Christian Academy after school program and a Therapeutic Staff Support for Special People in the Northeast. Prophetess Sovereign has been serving as the Vice President, counselor, and consultant of Beyond The Exterior, Inc for over 5 years. 

In 2007, Apostle Sovereign founded Esther House Ministry: “Purpose Driven Women” which transitioned to Women of Goshen in 2018. Shortly after birthing Esther House Ministry, the Lord led Apostle Sovereign to write a journal and workbook to prepare and equip women to go through a spiritual cleansing for 6 to 12 months. She also transforms women’s lives through her deliverance training which impacted many women through exhortation and elevation in the city of Philadelphia, New Jersey, Maryland, Las Vegas, Haiti, and Ghana.  Apostle Sovereign understands that deliverance is not just a one and done encounter; therefore, she continues to train, teach and arm the women with the tools to live a liberated and healthy lifestyle. Women of Goshen meets once a month and attends a mountain advancement once a year. In addition, Apostle Sovereign host an annual “Women’s Worth Revival” every second weekend in July. 

Apostle Sovereign has ministered on Periscope for a season where she taught and counseled hundreds of local, national and international followers of all ages. Apostle Sovereign is known for feeding the poor and providing resources for the community. On several occasions, Apostle Sovereign along with her husband Apostle Rehoboth prepared meals, provided personal supplies and served individuals in the heart of the most impoverished communities.

In addition, Apostle Sovereign hosts an annual “Winter Wonderland” in her respective community where young people have an opportunity to just be a kid or youth for the day. During this event, there are hundreds of bookbags, school supplies, coats, socks, hats, clothing, food and alike are given away. Prophetess Sovereign’s desire is to ensure no child is left behind in school; therefore, she offers monthly math and reading tutoring program.  

Apostle Sovereign has a heart to heal the entire family. She founded “Joshua Movement” in 2017 which is a youth and young adult ministry for individuals ages 1 to 30. Under her guidance, Apostle Sovereign teaches, minister, and equip young people to find their identity in Christ, overcome barriers and tear down all superficial standards society place on them. 

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