New Covenant Baptist Church

Meet Elder Donna M. Smith

  Elder Donna M. Smith, affectionately known as Pastor D, is the First Lady and Pastor of Women at New Covenant Baptist Church, in Southeast Washington, DC, where her husband, Apostle A. Norris Smith, is the pastor. A graduate of the Prince George’s County, Maryland Public Schools, she attended the University of Maryland seeking a degree in mathematics. Included in her educational background are courses in accounting and paralegal studies. Elder Smith received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Southern Baptist Church Bible Institute, an affiliate of Faith Christian University and Schools. 

 On June 24, 1990, Elder Smith preached her first public message, and ordained on December 4, 1999. She was appointed Pastor of Women on June 24, 2002, and installed on December 29, of the same year. Currently serving as the Church Administrator, Director of the Women’s Ministry, and an instructor at the Southern Baptist Church Bible Institute, Pastor D continues to preach and teach the Word of God without compromise. She loves the Lord and fully believes in moving by His Spirit. 

Elder Donna M. Smith, is the mother of four beautiful daughters: Gloria (Devin), Karen (Andre), Kristina and Kelly and four grandchildren: Mackenzie, Brooke, Devyn, Jonathan Davis, Jr., a godson, Antwan A. Peters, a goddaughter, Kamonii A. Blunt and many other godchildren.

"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 
1 Corinthians 2:9