Hardcore Christianity
H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor.
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About Michael W. Smith
Mr. Smith has a Master’s Degree in counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation and worked as a certified and licensed counselor in Maricopa County for 23 years and in the field of rehabilitation counseling for 25 years prior to entering the ministry on Christmas Day 2005. His prior certification credentials included work as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (Arizona), Certified General Counselor (Nebraska), Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist, Certified Earnings Analyst, Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Job Placement Specialist and Forensic Vocational Expert. He was an expert witness in Superior, Federal & Industrial courts in Arizona, Nevada, Texas and California. He provided expert witness testimony in court over 200 times in his 25 year professional career.
Mr. Smith is a graduate of Anaheim High School and Emporia State University in Kansas and he has two daughters and two granddaughters living near Tucson, Arizona. He studied Greek at Western Bible College in Gilbert, AZ. Mr. Smith has been on the radio for over 12 years and his current radio programs and testimonials, which contain dramatic healing & deliverance testimonies, can be accessed on the web site.
Mr. Smith’s experience includes work as a Jail Preacher at the Maricopa Country Sheriff’s Office, Prison Preacher at the Arizona Department of Corrections, Bible Teacher at the Central Phoenix Day Program, Bible Teacher at the Phoenix Dream Center, Chapel Teacher at the Casa Grande Home of Hope, Prison Preacher at Correction Corporation of America, Intern Probation Officer at the Lyon County, Kansas Juvenile Probation Department, Drug/Alcohol Counselor at Teen Challenge Christian Life Ranch, Bible Teacher at Streets of Joy Rehabilitation Center, Bible Teacher at House of Refuge Rehabilitation Center, Altar Service Director at AX29 Ministries, Guest Lecturer at Aglow International and Along Side Ministries & private Christian Counselor & Evangelist. His ministry specializes in soul healing, counseling, physical healing, teaching & deliverance. His ministry schedule and teachings can be accessed on the web site.
Mr. Smith was twice Volunteer of the Year at Teen Challenge Rehabilitation Center in New River and was awarded outstanding volunteer certificates at the Arizona Department of Corrections and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Smith has been a guest in Phoenix on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and Joy in Our Town television shows discussing mental health issues and how Christians can be healed from addictions and mental & emotional illness.
