Samuel Gift Stephen, a native Singaporean, has committed his life to serving and helping every person, regardless of background and economic status, to achieve their fullest potential. Having taken over the reigns, Samuel worked alongside his father, The Late Rev. Dr. John Sam Stephen, for 9 years, and took Smyrna's positive message of hope to over thousand’s of households throughout the World.

Under Pastor Samuel’s leadership, Smyrna Assembly has grown in every area of ministry and has become a fast growing multi-lingual Church in the Nation.

Pastor Samuel, along with the entire Smyrna family, are focused like never before on meeting the needs of the community and providing ministries and services that impact every area of life. While their commitment to the local community is strong, Smyrna's international commitment is also increasing.  Pastor Samuel founded “Smyrna Assembly Apostolic Alliance” which set out to form alliance all over the world regardless of language, race or economy status. While supplying much needed resources, services and materials to 3rd World Nations, Smyrna is also impacting the lives of people all over the World. In addition, Smyrna's Video ministry takes the hope found in a personal relationship with Jesus to millions worldwide.

Pastor Samuel is married to Grace Deborah Samuel who works alongside him in Empowering the Church to Fulfill the Call of God. There is a new generation rising at Smyrna Assembly - A Generation Without Limits.  Pastor Samuel and Grace are proven leaders for this generation - a generation that believes with God all things are possible!