Apostle Dr. Michael W. Smith, J.P. - President, ICJ
Veteran prophetic leader, educator, and bridge-builder for church unity.
Apostle Smith answered God’s call to full-time ministry in 2000 and, six years later, founded Kingdom Seekers Ministries International, a prophetic, healing, and deliverance movement now with outreaches as far as Kenya.
Consecrated to the bishopric in 2013 and awarded a Doctor of Divinity by Family of Christ Theological Seminary & Bible College, he continues to lecture there as Director of Education while pastoring a vibrant, multicultural congregation.
Well known for uncompromising preaching and notable miracles, Apostle Smith has become a national voice for unity and public witness. He currently chairs the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC), regularly interfaces with the government on moral and social issues and serves Jamaica as a Justice of the Peace and licensed Marriage Officer.
Media outlets often seek his prophetic insight into crime reduction, community renewal, and spiritual health.
As President of ICJ, Apostle Smith casts vision, stewards apostolic covering, and collaborates with the College of Bishops to vet ordinations and consecrations, ensuring that every independent congregation, large or small, is equipped to glorify God, edify believers, and transform communities.
Whether leading crusades, training pastors, or counselling civic leaders, Apostle Michael W. Smith remains driven by one passion: to see the Kingdom of God become a living reality in every parish and beyond.
Connect with Apostle Dr. Smith
- apostlesmith@icjamaicachurches.org
- (+876) 277-4460
Apostle Dr. Neville A. Owens, J.P. – Immediate Past President, ICJ
Seasoned apostolic revivalist, mentor, and catalyst for nationwide church collaboration.
With over 30 years in apostolic ministry, Apostle Dr. Neville Owens unites prayer, prophetic leadership, and community outreach to advance ICJ’s mission of glorifying God, equipping churches, and evangelising Jamaica.
As founder of Love & Faith World Outreach Ministries and former president of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC), he has the proven expertise in building coalitions and giving independent congregations a national voice.
Apostle Dr. Owens, a Haggai International fellow and Caribbean coordinator of the Ministers Prayer Network, mentors leaders across 15 nations while serving Kingston as a Justice of the Peace.
His heart and call are to ignite revival, strengthen families, and empower every ICJ partner to shine.
Connect with Apostle Dr. Smith
- apostleowens@icjamaicachurches.org
- (+876) 277-4460
Bishop Dwight A. Fletcher, J.P. – 1st Vice President, ICJ
Dynamic church-planting innovator, author, and disciple-making strategist
Bishop Dwight A. Fletcher is a visionary church-planter, a leadership architect, and author. Bishop Fletcher joins the ICJ board as its newest member, bringing more than twenty-five years of Spirit-led innovation to accelerate our mandate of glorifying God, equipping churches, and transforming communities.
A Justice of the Peace, founder of Kingston’s thriving Transformed Life Church (TLC) and co-creator of the nationwide Accelerate Church Leaders Network, where he has coached pastors in sustainable growth, healthy governance, and balanced revival culture, all while guiding thousands of believers each week through Scripture-rich, healing-focused worship.
A certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Vice-President of the Lay Magistrates Association (St Andrew Chapter), a weekly Sunday Gleaner columnist, and co-author of The First Steps in Your New Life and the popular God Please Talk to Me: Hearing God’s Voice and Knowing His Will.
Known for the healing, deliverance, and miracles that follow his ministry, Bishop Fletcher continues to pour actionable wisdom into congregations, corporations, and civic leaders. As 1st Vice-President of the ICJ, he channels his entrepreneurial creativity and discipleship passion into building strong networks among independent churches and championing Bible-anchored teaching that turns believers into world-changing disciples.
His unique God-given expertise continues to position ICJ for its next wave of national revival.
Connect with Bishop Fletcher
- apostleowens@icjamaicachurches.org
- (+876) 277-4460
Bishop Dr. Selvin C. Gutzmer – 2nd Vice President, ICJ
Pioneering visionary, spiritual revolutionist, and community builder.
Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, Bishop Gutzmer accepted Christ as a high school student and has spent more than three decades mobilising people toward shared purpose.
In July 1988, he planted the first branch of Faith Assembly Ministries International in Spice Grove, Manchester, sparking a network of churches known for fervent worship and holistic outreach.
A gifted planner and delegator, he has served his nation in various capacities, including as Religious Affairs Coordinator for the Manchester Cultural Development Commission, Youth Trust Committee Member for the Social Development Commission, Disaster Preparedness Officer with the Manchester Parish Council, and columnist for the Real News’ “Dear Bishop” advice column.
In 2001, the MCDC honoured him with a Merit Award for 21 years of unbroken community service in the field of religion.
Now a key voice on the ICJ Board, Bishop Gutzmer channels his proven leadership, organising skill, and passion for spiritual renewal into advancing our mandate to glorify God, equip churches, and transform communities.
Connect with Bishop Gutzmer
- bishopgutzmer@icjamaicachurches.org
- (+876) 277-4460