Through the test, trials and teachings of life, ChaChira Smith- Robinson has learned, and continues to learn, how to trust in the written Word of God, in the form of the Holy Bible, for daily instruction. Her faith and trust in God has continually increased and strengthened throughout the years while also holistically enhancing her life.
Her Christian journey began as a child at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA. Here her father served as the minister of music, playing the organ and piano, and her mother assisted as the choir director. She and her eldest brother remember, as a young children, the choir rehearsals, gatherings at the house, as well as the late night and early morning church services they would have to attend. Church was their life which has had a great impact to date. The four (4) children of Minister Bernard and Sister Audrey Smith: Dwayne, ChaChira, Derek and David, also received teaching and rearing from other ministry leaders and organizations that their parents were affiliated with. The varied church and religious experiences have attributed to a well rounded understanding of religion, faith and beliefs for Sis. ChaChira.
Growing up ChaChira strayed from the church but not too far and not for too long. The foundation, that her parents and those that were a part of her rearing, could not be broken. The tug of doing God’s work remained and in the fall of 1993 she found herself attending St. Phillips Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA, under the leadership of Pastor Willie I. Graves for a short period of time. During this transition God began another work within her. She sat, listened and applied the teachings from the pulpit to her life. The call to work in ministry strengthened however the opportunity was not there.
Upon invitation in 1994 she visited Ford Memorial Tabernacle, Inc., now Ford Memorial Temple, under the leadership of then Pastor, now Bishop, Andrew J. Ford, II. It is here that God did a miraculous change in, with and through the life of Sis. ChaChira. After visiting twice she was led by the unction of the Holy Ghost to join the flock of this ministry in March 1994. She was baptised, in Jesus Name, on March 27, 1994 and her life has not been the same since. She served the leadership and congregation of Ford Memorial for over fourteen (14) years in various capacities. Her duties included Children’s Church co-director, Youth and Young Adult Leader, Vacation Bible School organizer and instructor, assistant administrator for Next Generation Fellowship Ministries, choir member, Welcome Ministry Leader, Marketing and Communication Ministry, Culinary Ministry and Adjutant /Assistant to visiting clergy and most importantly the Adjutant & Armorbearer to First Lady Jean C. Ford. God does all things well as this assignment turned into a bond like no other. The mothering, tutalage and mentorship provided by the late Lady Ford matured and molded ChaChira into the Woman of God that she is today. I am forever grateful...
Out of obedience after much prayer Sis. ChaChira returned to Mount Vernon Baptist Church in 2008 to assist her father, Pastor Bernard C. Smith, in ministry. She currently serves through the leading and guidance of the Holy Ghost. Sis. ChaChira has taken the things that she has learned over the years, professionally, religiously, and socially, and put them to work in this area of the vineyard. Her goal is to enhance the Kingdom by serving people and assisting, when possible, where there is a need. With a servants heart she approaches those that she comes in contact with in love, compassion, understanding and guidance. Though difficult, at times, through pray she continues to cheerfully and passionately serve people. While remaining truthful and honest, she is different things to different people: sister, daughter, confident, friend, trainer, and mentor, to name a few. Through these roles she strives to make significant Godly impact to those that she comes in contact with. On January 31, 2016 she became a licensed minister in the Lords Church, and made history as the first woman licensed to minister at Mount Vernon Baptist Church as well as by her father and Pastor, Bernard C. Smith.
Faithful to keep her promise to God and herself in 2006 God saw fit to bless her with a man of integrity and honor that would protect, cover, instruct and support her in life. She has been the wife to Harvey E. Robinson since October 6, 2012. They do not have children however, together they work daily to enhance each other and the Kingdom.
