Mission Statement
The mission of Weapons of Praise is to minister according to the word of God, by sharing the Gospel through prayer and bible study and to foster relationships of brotherhood and sisterhood within the Body of Christ which will enable us all to become effective weapons for the kingdom.
Weapons of Praise Visionary
Elder Denise Watson-Smith is the visionary and founder of Weapons of Praise and Becoming You Christian Life Coaching. She was licensed to preach the gospel in 2007 and was ordained in 2011 at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Alvin Edwards in Charlottesville, Va., and ordained an Elder in 2016 at the Impact Worship Center International. Elder Denise birthed Weapons of Praise in August 2009, hosting conferences, weekly corporate prayer calls, and a weekly blogtalk radio show.
Elder Denise is married to Elder Victor A. Smith, a retired Army Sergeant. Together, they are the parents of 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Elder Denise attends The Impact Worship Center International under the leadership of Bishop Brennetta C. Williams, located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Elder Smith and her family make their home in Chesapeake, VA.