JOYCE SMITH was born in Wichita, Kansas, and due to her father's job, grew up all over the country. She retired in 2001 and lives in St. Charles, Missouri, with her husband Brian, with whom she has four sons-Joseph, Tom, Charles, and John-and five grandchildren. Joyce keeps busy with her kids' and grandkids' activities, and enjoys cross-stitch, crochet, and decorating. Joyce loves speaking to audiences about what God has done and continues to do for her family. 

JOHN SMITH was born in Guatemala. At five months-old he was adopted by Brian and Joyce Smith. John lives in St. Charles Missouri where he currently attends a local Christian High School. From a very young age, John’s parents have focused on encouraging John to cultivate a love for the Lord. When John isn’t at school he enjoys spending time with his parents, three brothers, and friends. John plans to finish out high school and then follow after the call God has placed on his life to become a pastor. He plans to stay home and attend a local Christian University. John knows God has a purpose for saving his life and he wants to share the message of God’s love to the world. He is waiting in anticipation and excitement to see what the Lord has for him in the coming years.

JASON NOBLE is a pastor who has always believed that God can do the “Impossible”. He loves to encourage people to believe that with God, “All things are possible.” Jason is the Smith family’s pastor. He was at the bedside with John for 18 hours a day for the first 7 days. God called him to stick by the family and help them in any way possible. He has not released him from this call.

Jason has been a lead pastor, the National children’s ministries director for the Assemblies of God USA, and a Children’s pastor. He and his wife Paula and have four wonderful children, and they currently reside in St. Charles, MO.