The leaders entrusted to serve and steward Embassy Covenant Church International.
Embassy Covenant Church International is led by its Senior Pastors, the Senior Pastors' Offices, the pastors and elders carrying Embassy Nation locally, and the governance bodies detailed on the governance page. Metro Detroit — Embassy's flagship — has its own campus leadership page below.
The Lead Voice of Embassy Nation.
Bishop Hugh and Pastor Letha Smith are the founding Senior Pastors of Embassy Covenant Church International. Their offices — the Executive Office of the Apostle and the Office of the First Lady — are detailed on the Senior Pastors' Offices page.
Apostle and Founding Senior Pastor
Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith
Embassy Metro Detroit
Visionary leader, apostolic voice, and advocate for redemptive justice. Founder and Lead Apostle of Embassy Covenant Church International — a multi-generational apostolic house extending through campuses and ministry expressions across multiple states.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Letha Smith
Embassy Metro Detroit
Co-Founder and Senior Pastor of Embassy Covenant Church International, serving alongside her husband Apostle Hugh Smith. Devoted wife, mother of three, grandmother, and a prophetic voice known for humility, grace, and unwavering commitment to seeing others flourish.
The pastors and leaders carrying Embassy Nation locally.
Every ECCI campus and regional hub has its own pastoral leadership on the ground. Tap any card to visit that campus or hub's page.
Embassy Metro Detroit
Bishop Hugh Daniel Smith & Pastor Letha Smith
Embassy Houston Central
Prophet Mallory Cranford & Pastor Janice Cranford
Embassy Ann Arbor
Pastor Terry Swanigan & Pastor Cheryl Swanigan
Embassy Southfield
Pastor Charise Jenkins
Embassy Metro Atlanta
Pastor Sherrod Schuler & Pastor Bridgette Schuler
Embassy Chicago
Pastor Warren McMillian & Pastor Danielle McMillian
Embassy Kalamazoo
Pastor Robert Willis & Pastor Gale Willis
Embassy Eastside Detroit Hub
Elder Edward Daffin & Elder Kira Daffin
Embassy Gates County
Apostle Robert Paris & Prophetess Ivory Paris
Embassy Westside Detroit Hub
Pastor Dwayne Kelly & Pastor Lakeea Kelly
Embassy Kenya
Pastor LaRoy Bell
The offices and governing bodies that carry the house.
The Senior Pastors' teams and the ECCI governing bodies each carry a distinct part of the assignment. Tap either for the full roster.
Bishop Hugh & Pastor Letha's Offices
The Executive Office of the Apostle and the Office of the First Lady — the teams serving alongside the Senior Pastors.
The Presbytery & Executive Board
The two national governing bodies above every ECCI campus and hub — ecclesiastical order and operational stewardship.
The Office of Economic Development
Embassy's Kingdom mandate for enterprise, marketplace ministry, and community empowerment — building people, businesses, and communities together.