Dewayne Smithers

Meet Dewayne Smithers, Christian Youth Minister, spoken word artist & hip hop artist from Lexington, KY. 

He has spoken at Christian schools, churches, youth events & concerts throughout the U.S and Africa. Dewayne has spoken to over 20,000 people including teens, young adults and adults at numerous churches, youth events, retreats, schools, colleges and conferences including National Catholic Youth Conference, Power & Love Conference, House of God Youth Conference and NFL Hall of Fame Events.

Imagine capturing an audience with free-style rap, spoken word and laughter, drawing them in, comforting them and building trust. When you least expect it, real life comes into view. Dewayne has established a reputation as youth speaker, spoken word and hip hop artist who can inspire any teen/young adult despite background, race or gender. His speaking ability in front of a crowd of youth is truly an amazing thing to witness. He can capture the attention of any audience in any school, church and community setting. 

His focus and vision is speaking to youth and young adults, helping them find their identity in Christ. Having come from a broken home, his fathered being murdered, selling drugs and dropping out of high school, he knows what it is like to live a life void of a true identity in Christ. Having overcome low self-esteem, stereo type and many of life obstacles, he strives to pass his knowledge on to any youth and young adult who will listen. 

Dynamic and compassionate, Dewayne is chosen as a speaker by churches, schools and youth events for his ability to engage youth and young adults. His story and messages encourage, inspire and empower audiences of all kind. He also has workshops teaching youth and young adults how to use their gifts and talents to manifest the Kingdom of God through the arts. For booking and more info, visit his website: www.dspoet.com

Past Events & Venues

Power & Love Conference 
Camp Echo
Asbury College
Georgetown College 
University of Kentucky 
Eastern Kentucky University 
Emory University 
Catch The Fire Dallas-Forth Worth
Bishop Lure High School
Lexington Catholic High School
Morton Middle School
Dixie Elementary School
Southland Christian Church
Family Worship Center
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Consolidated Baptist Church
Family Worship Center
Dumb-Ox Ministries 
Speak Life Chicago
Linsey Wilson College
Broadway Christian Church
Destiny Church
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
National Catholic African American Mens Conference 
National Catholic African American Women's Conference