"SACRIFICE OF LOVE~JESUS CHRIST AND THE CROSS"

About me

CURRICULUM VITAE (Update-2012)
Dr. Pazaria Smith
Residence: Santa Clara, CA Hometown-Sanford, FL

ABOUT THE MINISTRY: Lifestream International Ministries, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization under the internal revenue classification 501(c)(3) since September, 26, 2000. It began as a National Prayer Chain Ministry which has evolved into a National/International Evangelism and Service Outreach Ministry. The Main Venue/Platform for the Ministry{which lends to its effectiveness & success} is the World Wide Web, utilizing ALL digital media and tools, in a Virtual setting: telecommunication platforms and forums, blogs, ministry publications and other resources to reach the masses around the world. This method and approach best serves the 'Target Populations' of Lifestream International Ministries.

MINISTRY FOUNDATIONAL BASIS: 1 John 3: 16-18 and Matthew 28: 19-20.
Our Faith is built on the Holy Christian Bible: Christ (Acts 15:11), the Gospel (2 Timothy 3:16) and the Spreading of the Christian Faith (Mark 16:15).

MISSION STATEMENT:
To reach sinners with the gospel of Christ, minister and pray for the sick, disabled, homebound, adolescents and teens, needy and the elderly by giving them a VOICE and aiding in areas where possible.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Scholar, Educator, Spokes Person, Author/Writer, Spiritual Counselor and Advisor.

UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES: Studied Interior Design, Communication and Black Studies at Seminole State College (AA - 1980-1982).

University of Central Florida - Communication, Speech Correction: Speech/Language Pathology
(BA 1983-1985).

GRADUATE STUDIES:
University of Central Florida: Health Sciences [1986-1987]. Nova Southeastern University (Exceptional Student Education, Linguistics/English Speakers of Other Languages (ESL); Master of Science (MS).

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) [1998-2002].

POST GRADUATE STUDIES::
D.Div. -Pastoral Counseling, Church Administration and Leadership - Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA & Fresno, CA (2004).

Ph.D-Theological Studies, Biblical Studies, Practical and Systematic Theology and Pastoral Counseling and - Fuller Theological Seminary (Affiliate of Glendale University-Santa Fe/AZ) (2007).

PROFESSIONAL & WORK EXPERIENCE:
*Speech/Language Pathologist
*ESE Teacher - Seminole County Public Schools (1985-1995).

*ESL/ Linguistics Professor - Seminole State College, Lake Mary, FL (1996-1999).
*ESL Trainer/Facilitator - Lake County (1997).
*Speech Pathologist
*ABE/GED Instructor- Lake County Schools. (Pre-K-12
*Adult Education).
*Inclusion Teacher(1st-3rd grades) Christian and Private Schools, Lake County, FL (1997-2005).

SPECIAL SKILLS:
*Communications Augmentation *Specialist, Author/Writer, *Curriculum Design
* Development and Best Practices for Behavior Modification *Interventions and Strategies for Special Needs Students. *Caregiver Help Aids
and strategies.
*Innovative Approaches, Models and Interventions for Alzheimer's Patient Care.
*Program Design and Implementation of Support Groups for Colon and Breast Cancer Survivors and Families.

PASTOR AND SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: * Virtual Ministry Platform (Church)
*Teacher/Advisor/Intercessor *Teen Challenge *Telecommunication and Digital Media Promoter: Spreading the Gospel of Christ to the Masses, Community Causes and Venue for PSA's.

MINISTRY CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:
*Ordained Pastor (2000) *Incorporator, Chairperson and Registered Agent - Lifestream International Ministries, Inc.
*Founder/CEO of Lifestream International Ministries, Inc.[501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.
*LIMI Community Outreach Mission & Services
*LIMIFC [Lifestream International Ministries Inc. Fellowship of Clergy, Assoc. with World Christianship and Evangelism International Association of Clergy.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:
>IFOCAJ[International Fellowship Of Christians And Jews]
>ACEA [Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability]
>CEC [Council for Exceptional Children]
>ASHA [Association for Speech/Language and Hearing of America] >NEA [National Education Association]
>AFA [Alzheimer's Foundation of America]
>NAACP [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People >Seminole County Branch, Sanford Chapter]
>AIUSA [Amnesty International USA] for the fight against Violence and Abuse to women and girls. >Community Activist for Human Rights and Justice
>Voices of Love for Humanity ~ addressing the Needs of Humankind >Advocate for Special Needs Populations
>Motivational Speaker and Spiritual Advisor.

PROJECTS & FOUNDATIONS: *Founded and implemented " Voices *Speak Out Against Colo-rectal Cancer - Sanford Christian Alliance; *Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers ~ Christian Support Group.
*Created The "N.E.E.D." Project Foundation [N.oble E.xamples E.ncourage D.reams] for Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and other Catastrophic Illnesses
*Justice for All ~ One Nation Under God
*We are People Too: Special Needs Foundation
*Wisdom Trumpets - Voices of Life
*Kingdom Ambassadors: National & International Intercessory Prayer Team
*Daily Interactive Bible Study Forum of Central Florida (USA)
*The Esther Generation Book Club; *"Poems of Praise ~ Verses & Flow (Literary Guild)
*Encouraging -Hearts
*Friends & Partners of LIMI
*Teen Talk 911
*Bowels of Compassion~God's *Tender Mercies.

PERSONAL DATA:
Single mother of two daughters [Karla-graduate of UF]; [Kaffie-SSC] and one son [Khiry-OSU]; Caregiver for my Mother-Ida M. Smith; Grandmother of 3 [Kenya, Katirah & Ja'Mon], Sister to two brothers[Dr. Avery A. Smith & Elder Aloysius E. Smith] and Devoted Family: Advocate, Mentor, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher.

SUBJECTIVE LIFE OBSERVATION:
I am both privileged and blessed in all I do for The Kingdom's Sake. I Love and Cherish my family, my multi-cultural ancestry and genealogy...most importantly, I Love the Body of Christ...His Church (Christian Believers). I believe one should always promote the positive and discard the negative.The Power of Life and Death is in our tongue (words).

PHILOSOPHY:
"Enter to Learn and Depart to Serve ~ Cast down your bucket wherever you are. We can, as individuals, make a difference and evoke change, "One Word" at a time. Make Your VOICE Count! Always challenge yourself, and those you inspire, a little beyond their reach, but always with their grasp.
What Can "I" Do To Help?