About Christ United Apostolic Alliance

Bishop Dr. Perry F. Smith Sr. has had the honor of serving as Senior Pastor of Unified Church of South Carolina for eight (8) years. He has served in many capacities in the church. He was licensed and ordained at Macedonia Church of Augusta. After duly serving in multiple positions at Macedonia, he was asked and accepted the position of Associate Pastor of Shaw's Creek Baptist Church in Trenton, SC where the Senior Pastor was Rev. R. C. Holloway. Being led by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Smith founded Unified Church of South Carolina in October 2018. Since that time, Unified Church has continued to expand. The church has been blessed to obtain its forever home that sits on ten (10) acres of land at 200 Springdale Road in Graniteville, SC. On October 27, 2024, Unified Church launched a new location covered by Dr. Smith, Unified Church of North Carolina, in Fayetteville, NC under the leadership of Bishop-Elect Sean and Prophetess Karen Miles. Additionally, January 18, 2026, Dr. Smith announced his covering and launching of Unified Church of Georgia, under the leadership of Bishop-Elect Mario Johnson. Dr. Smith is the founder and CEO of Perry Smith Ministries. Perry Smith Ministries is a nonprofit organization, which focuses on mentorship and marriage counseling. It also facilitates the spreading of the gospel to all nations through education and evangelism. On July 26, 2024, Dr. Smith was duly consecrated to the office of Bishop in the Lord's Church by Independent Churches United under the leadership of Bishop Howard E. Franklin. On August 14, 2024, Dr. Smith was officially Enthroned as the Chief Apostle and Presiding Prelate of Christ United Apostolic Alliance (CUAA). CUAA was also officially endorsed and chartered by Independent Churches United on the same day August 14, 2024. During his educational journey, Dr. Smith received the following degrees: Associate in Arts, Spartanburg Methodist College; Bachelor of Science, South Carolina State University; Master of Education, Southern Wesleyan University; Master of Education, Cambridge College; Leadership Add-on certification, Augusta University and an earned Doctor of Divinity from Deus Divinity School. Dr. Smith’s most recent accomplishment is to receive his second doctoral degree from South Carolina State University in Educational Administration. As an Educator, Dr. Smith served as a teacher for ten (10) years in the Richmond County School System. His next step was to go into administration in the Aiken County School system as Assistant Principal at North Augusta High School for two (2) years, Assistant Principal at Levelle McCampbell Middle School for one (1) year, and Principal at Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School for five (5) years. Currently, he is the principal at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy . Dr. Smith is a published author of the book titled "Smile a lot today God Loves You!" It is a dose of daily inspiration to encourage. It is packed with uplifting, practical wisdom that will change your life day by day. As an entrepreneur Dr. Smith is the owner of Smith Property Maintenance LLC. This company provides all property needs for families and specializes in sheetrock repair and painting only. Dr. Smith is a devoted family man. He gives honor to God for blessing him with a beautiful wife (Pastor Stephanie I. Smith) and three wonderful children (Perry Jr., P'eris, and P'erra Smith). He is also the loving son of Mr. Frank Smith Jr. (deceased) and Dr. Linda W. Smith. "Bishop Dr. Perry F. Smith Sr. is motivated to do the WILL of God through the WORD of God."