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The Vanguard
Leadership Driven by Vision: Executing the Apostolic Mandate
Under the spiritual guidance of Chief Apostle Dr. Robert L. Smith and Lady Cassandra Smith, the leadership of Center of Hope Deliverance Ministry moves as one body to execute the divine blueprint.
The Dominion Mandate "And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion... over all the earth." (Genesis 1:26)
We believe that by diligently upholding the Chief Apostle's vision, we operate in the faithfulness that is rewarded with expanded capacity to exert positive dominion over the spiritual and natural atmosphere of our community.
The Pillar of Service and Oversight
(These leaders represent the immediate support to the Apostolic Architects and the structural integrity of the house.)
Missionary Bonnie - Administrative
The Sage & Primary Shield: The Chief’s Adjutant: Serving as the primary Armor Bearer to the Chief Apostle.
Community Frontline: Directing the Prison Ministry, Homeless Outreach, and the After-School Program.
The Servant’s Heart: A faithful member of the Intercessory Prayer Team, assisting with Food Distribution and overseeing Church Transportation.
Administrative & Adjutant:
The operational heart of the Vanguard. She serves all levels of leadership, overseeing fiscal administration and serving as the dedicated Armor Bearer to Lady Smith.
Elder Dr. Cameron
Community Outreach
Apostle LaSonia - An Apostolic Architect
A Strategist, she runs with the vision of the Chief Apostle, she is the force that translates divine revelation into functional reality.
The Apostolic Messenger: Teaching Apostles and representing the order, authority, and sacred ordinations of the Chief Apostle’s movement.
The Digital Architect: The master of the ministry’s digital landscape, managing the website, newsletters, and global communications.
The Spiritual Catalyst: An 'Energizing Bunny' in the Spirit—serving across the Intercessory, Prophetic, Worship, and Outreach teams.
The Word & Outreach Frontline
Servant Sentinel – Food distribution, intercession, and humble stewardship.
Christian Education
Foundational teaching through Sunday School
Missionary Marie - Compassion Lead
Evangelist Elnora - Outreach Mission
Evangelist Judy - Facilitator
Representing the heart of Christ through Senior Care and community advocacy.
Prophetess Spaciola - Prophetic Voice
Providing spiritual insight and divine direction to the body.
The Next Generation & Operations
Elder Butts Minister of Music
Brother Andrew - Musician
Evangelist Donald - Visual Media
Brother Bruce - Sound Audio
Missionary Talonia
Youth Church & Music Ministry
Youth Vanguard Leader – Discipling the next generation to carry the apostolic mantle.
The Harmonic Lead: Directing the musical department and overseeing the prophetic sound of the house.
Atmospheric Governance: Ensuring the music aligns with the spirit of the service to prepare the ground for the Word of God.
The Instrumental Sound: Providing the musical foundation that supports the worship experience.
Vanguard Support: Serving the music department with dedication, ensuring the "Sound of the House" remains consistent and impactful.
The Visual Proclamation: Ensures the Word is visible to all by managing the on-screen scriptures and song lyrics during services.
The Digital Net: Integrates technology with soul-winning, merging media operations with a heart for evangelism to expand the ministry's reach.
The Digital Gatekeeper:
Ensuring the Signal is sent by managing the Facebook Live broadcast and technical set-up.
The Sound Technician:
Expertly adjusting microphones and audio levels so the Apostolic Word is heard with clarity and power by all.
The Vanguard is a unified, proactive force of five-fold leaders and dedicated servants, commissioned to execute the Apostolic mandate through disciplined service, spiritual dominion, and tangible community impact.
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The Vanguard Collective
Driven by Vision. Empowered for Dominion.
The Leadership of Center of Hope is singularly focused on executing the divine mandate revealed to our Visionary, Chief Apostle Dr. Robert L. Smith. We do not merely manage a ministry; we run with a "God-downloaded" blueprint to transform our community.
The Apostolic Mandate
We are an Apostolic, Five-Fold ministry committed to discipling believers and demonstrating the power of the Spirit. Our purpose is rooted in the Dominion Mandate (Genesis 1:26), asserting spiritual and natural authority over our atmosphere.
The Power of Faithfulness
We believe that being "faithful in that which is least" ($Luke 16:10$) qualifies us for greater capacity. By diligently upholding the Chief Apostle’s vision, we are rewarded with the authority to bring deliverance, healing, and practical provision to the world.
Beyond the Sanctuary
The Vanguard is a proactive force of empowerment. We are not confined to the pulpit; we are the hands of Christ in the streets—serving the youth, the elderly, the incarcerated, and the hungry. We transform the ministry from a building into a Holistic Center of Healing.
