Keynote Speaker & Trainer

Helping you thrive & experience grace

Preaching, writing, and teaching to help others navigate the tough issues of life

Dr. Valerie C. Smith’s incredible life story combined with her unique storytelling style will compel and inspire your audience. Her messages challenge and uplift, encouraging others to embrace the fullness of God's grace and truth in their own lives.

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Speaking Engagements

Valerie brings a powerful and inspiring voice to every event, sharing deep insights and practical wisdom to encourage and equip others. She focuses on a God who is near and unafraid of our hard questions.

Books

Valerie is excited to announce the upcoming release of her latest book, Grace in the Night. In this deeply personal and inspiring work, she explores how God's grace shines in our darkest moments.

Training

Valerie provides personalized mentorship to church leaders and individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact for Christ. Her guidance equips others to lead, serve, and transform their communities for God's glory.

Ministry Collaborations

When Valerie facilitated the Mutual Ministry Review with the priest and vestry of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, she placed the issues this congregation was addressing in a larger context by describing current trends facing all faith communities. Valerie’s insight and analysis were very helpful and allowed us to view our experiences from a broader perspective.
— Mother Phoebe Roaf, Former Rector of St. Philip's Episcopal Church

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