About Graceland Ministries

My name is Kamra Smith, and my life has been profoundly impacted by short-term mission trips. I believe these experiences offer a unique "window unto God," providing opportunities to see and experience Him in ways that can amplify faith and spiritual growth. Inspired by the life-changing and worldview-shaping impact these trips have had on me, I founded Graceland Ministries to give others the opportunity to encounter God in a similar way. I believe these trips are like windows from which we can view a new perspective on God. The more windows we look through, the greater our understanding of God becomes.

Our Name & Logo

Kamra was inspired by her grandmother, Grace Lee, when thinking of a title for this mission. Overall, Graceland's purpose is to spread God's grace to all nations. The logo reminds us of some of God's virtues displayed in His creation. Graceland Ministries hopes to possess these virtues, and share them with the world.

The Bird

Freedom & Joy

The Butterfly

Peace & Hope

The Leaf

Wisdom & Strength

Our Mission Impact

Our hope is that short-term mission experiences will open our teammates' eyes to the needs of others around the world, as well as to God's amazing grace. We aim to motivate participants to make a tangible difference, and mobilize others to complete the Great Commission after their experience with Graceland Ministries.

Core Values

Matthew 28:18-20: "Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the ends of the world.”

Romans 1:20: "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

Founder

Kamra Smith is wife to Aaron Smith and mother of Allis Smith.

She studied Biblical Literature at Taylor University, and got her Masters of Theology from Liberty University. She currently coordinates Outreach & Missions at RiverStone Church in her hometown - Madison, IN.

She currently has three published books: Becoming Peace, Miracles in Masonville, & The Apple Book.