Naked Before God

Naked Before God is the compelling true story of a man torn between two roads. To his right is an Apostolic ministry andand to his left, a more socially conscious Gospel. Dr. Tino W. Smith knew that God had called him to be a leader even before he preached his first soul-stirring sermon at age of 14. By the time he was 22 he had become the first black male commissioner in Calhoun County, Michigan, and one of the youngest county commissioners in the state's history. Smith's path toward prominence continued when he was appointed pastor of a church in Western Indiana at the age of 23. Within five years, the charismatic young leader had transformed the fledging congregation into the city's largest African-American church, created the largest financial base in his community and had become one of the city's most influential black leaders. But, turmoil lurked around the corner. After making a stunning confession to his congregation, Smith found himself hated and reviled. With his reputation ruined, his finances depleted and his confidence lost, he descended into a deep depression. But just as his circumstances seemed to worsen, Smith recognized he was not alone. Stripping himself of the image he had spent years trying to perfect and leaning on God's promises, Smith began putting the pieces of his life back together as he became Naked Before God.