Smith

Ruth serves the Board of Trustees at John Brown University. She and her husband Shelby have been married for over 40 years, 21 of which they have lived in Little Rock.

Ruth believes in the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His influence in, around and throughout the city of Little Rock; His Church united in prayer and living on mission will be the crux of pivotal change in our community, nation and world.

Ruth and Shelby are parents of six children and four grandchildren, finding it a privilege spending time with and praying for them as well as enjoying the opportunity to purposefully influence, teach and care for them.