Keynote Speaker & Coach
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.
Engage with Valerie.
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 team 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.”
Speaking Grace Near You in 2026
January 7 & 14
Glen Allen Baptist Church
Glen Allen, VA
Scholar Lecturer
January 11
Shalom Baptist Fellowship Church
Richmond, VA
Preaching
January 18
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
Speaker
February 8 - 9
Great Joy Church of God in Christ
Norfolk, VA
Revivalist
April 26
New Zion Baptist Church
Williamsburg, VA
Missions Speaker: “The Work in Migori, Kenya”
May 13 - 15
Norfolk State University - Office of Student Engagement
Norfolk, VA
Staff Retreat Speaker
June 23 - August 2
Midori, Kenya
Kenya
Revivalist
September 12
Grace Chinese Baptist Church
Richmond, Virginia
HerMission Multicultural Missions Celebration, Missions Speaker