Steve and Cheri Smith had pastored in Flora, Illinois for 6 years when, in 2002, they felt a call to go on the AIM program to Guyana, South America. While on AIM, they re-opened the local Bible school, and Brother Smith was appointed president of the same. In the first year of Bro. Smith's tenure, 25 graduates matriculated from the school with a one-year degree. Brother Smith was also appointed the national secretary/treasurer of the work during that time. After being appointed missionaries in 2002, the Smiths returned to Guyana.  In 2002-2003, they continued the Bible school work and also pastored a church in Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown. In 2004, Brother Smith was appointed Superintendent of the UPC of Guyana. After deputation, the Smiths returned to Guyana and continued working in both the Bible school and the pastorate. The Smiths also assumed the pastorate of the headquarters church in the capital city of Georgetown.  The church grew from approximately 40 people to a peak attendance of 240. Sister Smith was elected the Sunday School Director for the work and continues to serve in that office. When the Smiths return to the field, they intend to continue pastoring the headquarters church, operating the Bible school, strengthening the Sunday School Department, training leaders and promoting growth throughout the country.