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Looking Back | 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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In 2025, God allowed us to see a marvelous work done through the young people of S.M.I.T.E. and Blitz. Through their efforts, we were able to see over 160 backyard Bible clubs conducted with 2800 boys and girls hearing the Gospel. Join us this year ~ May 24-29 for SMITE 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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OUR PURPOSE<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Our desire is to train young men and women so they in turn can reach boys and girls with the gospel. This week-long training institute doesn’t have traditional activities associated with \u201ccamp”; instead we provide tiered levels of training taught by instructors with a heart for ministry and a passion for seeing lost children come to a saving knowledge of Christ. During the afternoons, our students have the opportunity to put this training to practice through backyard Bible clubs in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. Each evening, we hold services that are both a time of rejoicing in what God has done and a time for preparing our hearts through preaching. The preaching services are very direct and focused on helping young people put aside the distractions of materialism, music, movies, and dating. Instead we seek to direct their focus on having a heart and desire to listen to God, honor their parents, and serve the Lord with their lives.<\/p>\n

God has given us a clear commission – to reach every creature with the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our special mission for those involved with S.M.I.T.E. is to evangelize every child. In the last ministry year, our students and workers were able to reach over 12,000 children with this precious message! Mark 16:15, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” We hope you decide to take part in this amazing week!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2026 SPECIAL SPEAKERS<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Pastor David Sexton<\/strong>
\nBethel Baptist Church<\/em>
\nWalls, Mississippi<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mark Holmes<\/strong>
Missionary<\/em>
Nigeria, West Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pastor Alan Bartlett<\/strong>
\nCentral Baptist Church<\/em>
\nBaton Rouge, Louisiana<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pastor Dan Carr Jr.<\/strong>
Community Baptist Church<\/em>
Slidell, Louisiana<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pastor Shannon Foote<\/strong>
Grace Baptist Church<\/em>
Marrero, Louisiana<\/p>\n<\/div>

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CAN I TAKE PART IN SMITE?<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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While S.M.I.T.E. was designed to train junior high and high school age youth, everyone is welcome to take part in this exciting week. Entire families spend this week with us and take part in the classes and Bible clubs. There are classes for elementary age children as part of our junior S.M.I.T.E. as well as practical sessions for adults. We offer special rates for families and provide various accommodation options including RV hookups and private apartments.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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