First Lady Kareen Smith, an ordained Evangelist in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, was born in June of 1966 in Kingston Jamaica. The second of four girls, she migrated with her family to Canada at the tender age of five. Kareen was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at the age of eleven, and soon afterwards was filled with the power of the Holy Ghost. 

First Lady Smith has an awesome ministry in song, and easily invokes the presence of God in her worship. She is the Women’s President at Kingdom Life Ministries, as well as President for the Minister and Deacon’s Wives Auxiliary for the Canada District Council, P.A.W..

Kareen attended Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she received her certification as a Medical Administrator. An advocate for education, Kareen went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Evangelism at the Cornerstone Academy of Biblical Studies.In September 1989, First Lady Smith was united in marriage with Dr. Barrington E. Smith; together they have three wonderful children, Kandice, Charice and Dylan. She is a supportive wife and a caring mother who is loved and respected by those who know her.