Minister Cheryl Cotton Smith, is a native Washingtonian. Minister Smith accepted Christ as Lord and Savior in 1974 and has been active in churches, as youth choir director, bible teacher and small group facilitator.

After acknowledging God’s calling, Minister Smith preached her initial sermon in February 1997 and was licensed to preach the gospel in February of 1999 by Rev. Dr. Fernette Nichols of God’s Universal Kingdom Christian Church in Washington, DC. In May of 2002, Minister Smith graduated from Washington Bible College with an Associate of Arts degree, in Biblical Studies.

From 2001 through 2004 she served the family of Zion Church in Largo, MD, as group facilitator in their First Base - Discipleship Ministry, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Keith A. Battle. While a member of Zion Church, she also started the “And God Created Woman” women’s bible study, which facilitated building healthy relationships between women of faith, as well as, promoting and strengthening their faith in God.

She currently serves as the Pastor of Education for Victory Fellowship Church International, in Capitol Heights, MD, under the leadership of Senior Pastor and Founder Rev. Paul S. Smith. Minister Smith's passion envolves creating teaching tools and ministry events that assist believers with their spiritual growth.

Minister Smith attended a national computer trade school where she received a Diploma in Computer Operations and has been working in the Information Technology field since 1983.

Minister Smith has been a helpmate, to her husband Billy for more than 24 years and mother to their 18-year-old son, Delton and 15-year-old daughter, Danae. They reside in Bowie, MD.