About

Minister Dean Smith founded Live To Forgive Ministries in 2007. His mission is to spread the message of forgiveness based on the Word of God and his own personal testimony around the world. He preaches powerful messages about love, grace, and reconciliation. Thousands of people have been inspired to trust God with their unforgiveness and have been set free from its heavy burden based on his appearances in churches, television and on the radio.

Dean is a minister at The Vine Christian Ministries in Seattle, Washington and he and his wife Molly and daughter Ava live in Enumclaw, Washington. 

When Dean was twelve his mother was murdered by his step dad, Bob. He became a Christian but knew that he was not receiving all that God wanted to bless him with because of the anger and resentment he harbored towards his step dad. He tried to escape with drugs and alcohol for many years until he discovered that there was no way around God for the relief he needed.

In 1999, Dean handed over his unforgiveness and resentment to God and his heart was transformed.  Surrendering his bitterness to God began the journey that ultimately lead him across the country to reconcile, bless, love, and help Bob.

Minister Dean's anointed message has brought God's healing power to many people. He challenges Christians to stop overlooking the unforgiveness in their lives. His stories bring laughter and tears and encourage people to take the step of faith to release their bitterness and anger to God and trust his healing power. He explains how one step of forgiveness can lead to a lifetime of blessings.