May 2023
Welcome to Shannon’s eNews!
It’s great to connect with you! If you’re receiving this email you have either signed up in the last few months or at some point in the past 25 years you expressed interest in my ministry. I hope you’ll stick around for this season of my music and ministry…God has some great things planned!
News & Notes…
Ministry Vision - While I have been in the Christian music industry to some degree over the past 20 years (and will continue to be as the Lord directs), anyone who knows me knows that I am first and foremost, a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. My calling from the Lord is “to sing His praise to the ends of the earth.” (continue reading my ministry vision)
Website - I encourage you to visit the website often. It is being updated frequently.
Store - While you’re on the website, check out the STORE. There are 2 CDs and a USB drive with 4 recordings on it. New music coming soon!
Tour - I’ve done a handful of events so far this year (great times with great people!) and have some exciting news on this front coming very soon. In the meantime, we continue to add new events. To stay aware of my touring schedule, you can follow me on BandsInTown (https://bnds.us/544h13).
This past December I put out a newsletter that was a long, but needed update on what I’ve done over the past 20 years or so. If you care to read it, you can click HERE.
Social Media
While I intend to use the eNews format to keep you updated on significant happenings, perhaps the best way to stay up-to-date and even to communicate with me is to follow me on social media.
Instagram: @officialshannonsmith
Facebook: @officialshannonsmith
Twitter: @ShannonWSmith
Here are some ways you can pray and partner with me:
Events - I am trusting the Holy Spirit to lead me and open doors of favor to all of the places He wants me to go. If you would like to bring me to your area or if you know of a pastor or promoter that might be interested, please contact me. Go to my events page to see my schedule.
Discipling - As mentioned in my ministry vision, I have a heart to disciple other artists. Pray with me as I develop teaching materials and also that the Holy Spirit will connect me with other artists who need some direction and/or encouragement. If you are an artist, aspiring artist, or you know of one that could use some encouragement and/or training please contact me.
Logistics - At some point soon, I will need ministry transportation. Pray with me that I will get exactly what I need. Also, there is an immediate need for sound equipment.
Songwriting & recording - I am in the songwriting process; collaborating with some great writers here in the Nashville area. Pray that we are in tune with the Holy Spirit to write songs that glorify God and inspire people. And then, of course, comes the recording process and I want God’s presence and provision on that endeavor as well.
Support
Shannon Smith Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry in association with Artists In Christian Testimony. All gifts are completely tax-deductible. I appreciate your support of this ministry!
Here are some of my most pressing needs:
Transportation - We recently had to put $2000 into our personal - and aging - vehicle because of all the wear & tear from traveling.
Sound Equipment - I also need some sound equipment. Thanks to a few donors late last year, I’ve been able to piece together a few things but I definitely need some more equipment moving forward. The immediate need in this area is about $1500, but over the next few months we need about $3500 more.
Monthly Partners - I am asking for MINISTRY PARTNERS who will catch my ministry vision and help me with financial support. If the Holy Spirit would lead you to partner with me, I need monthly partners as well as occasional donors.
In gratitude for your support in May, for any gift of $50 or more you will receive a copy of Shannon Smith With The Imperials or for any gift of $100 or more you will receive the 4 album USB drive.
Thank you so much for your partnership!
