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.
— Mother Phoebe Roaf, Former Rector of St. Philip's Episcopal Church

Speaking Grace Near You

June 22

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Richmond, VA

Preaching

June 23-24

Thriving Congregations
St. Louis, MO

Coaching

June 27

Poplar Springs Baptist Church
Varina, VA

Preaching

August 3, 10, 17, 24

River Road Church
Richmond, VA

4-Week Series | Hospitality in Scripture, Ministry, & Missions

September 15

Central Virginia Baptist Association
On Baptist Distinctives

Teaching

September 26-27

Preaching Camp
Greenville, NC

Teaching

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