Pastor Dale & Ruth Smith – Background 

Pastor Dale was born again at the of 15 and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 17. Every since being filled with the Holy Ghost he has had a passion to serve God and spread the fire of God. At the age of 18 he went on his first missions trip to the Philippines. Established and led beach missions in Western Australia in his late teens.  In 1987 graduated from Rhema Bible Training Centre in Perth and in 1988 was a part of the pastoral staff of Rhema Family Church Perth ( Now Riverview ).   Pastor Dale and Ruth were married in 1986 they have a strong marriage and five children. After planting two Churches in WA , Ruth & Dale helped Pastor Margaret Court establish Victory Life Centre in Perth in 1995. In the year 2000 Dale and Ruth and their children moved to the Gold Coast to establish a work for God. Dale loves to spread the fire of God where ever he goes and desires to see every person save and to fulfil their destiny and purpose that God has given them.  He teaches with a prophetic edge. Ruth loves to teach the word of God. 

Affiliation 

River of Praise Church is affiliated with Victory Life International Perth. Victory Life International comes under the leadership of Apostle Dr Margaret Court. Victory Life International provides support and oversight. In addition to this Pastor Dale & Ruth are connected with many Pastors and ministers throughout Australia and the world.