About
About Smyrna Gospel Ministries
Smyrna Gospel Ministries was established in 1986 in the modest home of Brother Glen and Sister Anna Ford in southern West Virginia as a result of the need to share the gospel. The house soon outgrew its ability to meet the needs of the group, and a chapel was constructed. Later a fellowship hall was built, followed by our print shop and office facilities. A publishing ministry was begun in 1991, and today we have our own print shop and facilities to hold meetings. The name Smyrna was adopted from the second church in the book of Revelation which only received a commendation from Christ and no reproofs. This was the goal of the original members and continues to be the goal of active members today. We have no ties to any government, asking no favors and offering no compromises.
Our Mission
Our work and mission is to carry out the gospel commission of Christ to help others understand the Bible and the God of the Bible better. We believe the gospel includes the teachings of the entire Bible, and the Bible is our only rule of faith. Our ministry is especially dedicated to the publishing phase of the gospel ministry. We write, print, and publish tracts, books, and the magazine Old Paths, which is mailed freely. The paper is dedicated to the propagation and restoration of the principles of truth that God gave the early Seventh-day Adventist pioneers. Duplication of it is not only permitted but strongly encouraged.
We also produce video presentations and broadcasts that promote the gospel message, including God’s plan for good health. We believe that God, at times, gives his servants the power to heal the sick but also that he has given to humanity eight natural remedies through which good health is promoted.
Smyrna Gospel Ministries is not only a local church fellowship but is also a part of the 1889 HSDA Church. We especially have a burden for the “lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Meet Our Team
Allen Stump
Pastor and Director of Publications. Though formally trained as a teacher, Pastor Stump began his gospel endeavors as a colporteur, spending four years in the canvassing field. He has been in the pastoral ministry for over thirty-eight years and is the editor of the magazine, Old Paths. He has a profound appreciation for the pillars of the Christian faith and believes that the ministry of Christ in the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary holds the key for Christians to have victory over all sin.
Allen Uhl
Onycha Holt
Associate Editor of Old Paths and virtual Sabbath School Teacher. Sister Onycha Holt has lived in West Virginia with her family for approximately forty years, has been an elementary church school teacher, a social worker, a mental health counselor, and for the last fifteen years associate editor of Old Paths.
Michael Woodward
Church Deacon and Printer: Brother Michael Woodward comes from New England and was the first student to attend and graduate from the Waldensian Center school. As part of his training, he came to Smyrna to learn printing. Today he serves the church as a deacon and is our printer and helps with maintenance around the facility.
Irina Railean
Irina Railean from Moldova is a missionary who works for Smyrna Gospel Ministries. Her duties include translation of our monthly magazine Old Paths into the Russian language and translation of video and audio sermons. She also visits the sick and discouraged in her ministry as well as attending camp meetings our church denomination holds in France and various parts of the earth as she is able.
