Lee Ann Williamson & Lori Smith have conducted women’s retreats, revivals, and seminars in Christian discipleship
under the auspices of Grace & Gladness Ministries, since 1986, in more than 400 churches and conferences. 
They create a warm, intimate communion with God in worship, and add to it the teaching of Biblical Truth,
spoken gently but firmly.  The result is an invitation to Christian growth and service that will leave you eager to
advance with the Lord in every way!

Lee Ann & Lori  have served in full-time ministry for a combined total of almost 40 years! 
When Lee Ann came to the church where Lori served as youth minister in 1990, they became close friends quickly.
Within 3 months they realized God was calling them to minister together as sisters-in-Christ in a God-honoring relationship. 
They travel across the United States and around the world, sharing the love of God through music and teaching. 

While they realize that most people are not called to follow the path God has chosen for them, they want to
encourage all believers to take those leaps of faith that inevitably result in increasing the Kingdom of God on earth.

In 2001, God birthed in them a vision for a Christian Camp and Retreat Center that would include a
Biblical Archaeological Garden.  Through the past three years, He has led them through a faith-deepening and
challenging effort to birth “Standing Stones.”  With final zoning approval in 2004, they are looking forward to
bringing their vision to reality in God’s perfect timing.

In 2004, each of them adopted a son from China.  Lori’s son is Charles Qian “Ramzy” Smith.  He was born
September 22, 2001.  Lee Ann adopted Qin John “Christian” Williamson.  He was born June 4, 2002. 

Each of them is enjoying the new responsibilities and joys that come from being a busy single mother dedicated to
serving the Lord in mission and ministry.