ABOUT SMITH CHAPEL
VALUES
The Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ are the foundation of Smith Chapel. As an intergenerational church, we aim to support our members in becoming who God purposed them to be through teaching, learning, praise & worship and spreading His love.
MISSION
Our mission is to “Win Souls for Christ” by ministering to the needs of the people of this church and the community. Everyone wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Mission minded ministry is centered on Biblical teachings that connect our passions to God’s purpose for our lives. It connects to God, involves community, and leads to
commitment. We strive to provide a place where people can experience the manifestation of God,
through praise and worship, the preaching and teaching of His word and the spreading of His love.
Meet Our Pastor
Pastor Twylla B. Tarver began her ministerial training at Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) in 2001, where she served as an associate minister for 10 years. She was ordained as an Elder in the A.M.E. Church in 2007 under the leadership of Bishop Phillip R. Cousins. In September of 2011, she was appointed Pastor of St. Luke A.M.E Church located in Roseville Michigan, where she served for four years. In October of 2015, she was appointed Pastor of Vinson Chapel AME church located in Clinton Township where she served for six years.
Pastor Twylla was excited about being used by God to make a positive difference in the lives of the members of Vinson Chapel and the Clinton Township Community. Her first community involvement was joining the Macomb County Ministerial Alliance (MCMA) and becoming the chairperson for the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) providing food and shelter for the homeless. Her passion for helping others led her to spearhead MCMA’s involvement with the Angel Tree Prison Ministry, where she worked with MCMA to bless hundreds of children in Macomb County, whose parent were incarcerated, with clothing and toys for Christmas.