Bro. E. Dewey Smith Inducted into Morehouse College International Hall of Honor
Bro. E. Dewey Smith, Senior Pastor and Teacher of The House of Hope Atlanta, The House of Hope Macon, and The House of Hope WestPointe, was recently inducted into the prestigious Morehouse College International Hall of Honor, marking a crowning achievement in his remarkable career of faith, service, and leadership.
The Hall of Honor, located in the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, is a sacred space that houses more than 150 oil portraits of global leaders who have made significant contributions to civil and human rights around the world. To stand among these luminaries—alongside the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and other global icons—is a profound tribute to Bro. Smith’s enduring impact.
“Still utterly overwhelmed by the extraordinary honor bestowed upon me by my alma mater,” Bro. Smith shared. “To be inducted into the Hall of Honor is an achievement of a lifetime. There’s no place in the world like Morehouse.”
For Bro. Smith, this recognition is deeply personal. He was inducted alongside his classmate and lifelong friend, Pastor Mike Walrond, with whom he has shared brotherhood since 1989. Their dual induction underscores the power of shared purpose and long-standing friendship grounded in faith and service.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Bro. Smith’s ministerial journey began early—preaching at 17 and becoming a pastor at 19. His leadership has been marked by explosive growth and transformational outreach. Under his guidance, The House of Hope Atlanta has grown into a vibrant ministry, purchasing a 60-acre, 6-building campus that includes a 7,000-seat cathedral.
Bro. Smith is not only a preacher but also a learned scholar and community builder. A magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, he earned his Master of Science degree from Amridge University and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. He has been a relentless advocate for justice, engaging in prison reform, re-entry programs, and human trafficking rescue missions. His initiatives, including Tabitha’s House and The Haven House, have provided safe housing, counseling, and mental health support to those most in need.
Beyond the pulpit, Bro. Smith has become a prominent figure in media and music. In 2020, he launched The Hope TV Network, amassing over 300 million views and winning 22 Telly Awards. His gospel music career has flourished, earning a Stellar Award and Billboard chart success with his debut solo album God Period.
Despite his expansive platform, Bro. Smith remains grounded in faith and family. He is married to his best friend of over 30 years, Andrea Fambro Smith, and they are proud parents of two sons, Kamari Elijah and Kylen Isaiah.
This latest honor from Morehouse College affirms Bro. Smith’s lifelong commitment to the principles of leadership, service, and uplift—principles that continue to inspire the Omega Psi Phi brotherhood and countless others around the world.
Congratulations, Bro. Smith, on this well-deserved recognition. Your legacy of faith and service shines brightly in the Hall of Honor and far beyond.
