Roy Etienne Smith, Ph.D., was raised a Pentecostal church boy from 1973 by his mother, the late Evangelist Saundra L. Smith. Roy received Christ in October 1986 and accepted his call into the Gospel Ministry in October 1989 at the age of Sixteen. He holds a Bachelor's in English and Communication, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate in Theology. This former High School teacher, Bible School instructor, College lecturer, and Call Center Manager served in the church first as a minister of music & worship leader. Dr. Roy has birthed many ministries for the Glory of God over the past decades.​ As a consecrated Bishop and commissioned and affirmed Apostle in the Lord's Church, he continues to demonstrate the various gifts of grace upon his life and ministry. Roy Etienne Smith is the Overseer/Apostle of Prayer Nation Church Global Ministries, Prayer Nation Assemblies, and Conquest Leadership Alliance. He also serves as the Chancellor of Isaiah University Holy Spirit Seminary. With thirty-seven years of ministry, God has raised him to be a global Apostolic teacher and Prophetic voice.