Ronald E. Smith Jr. has served as President and CEO of His Cloud of Glory, Elgin, IL for over two decades. He is a passionate Pastor, Bible Teacher, Business, Life, and Leadership Coach who helps people build their lives with timeless proven Biblical Principles for successful results.

Pastor Ron is the author of Scripture Mentor – 52 Weeks of Wisdom Development and founder of Wiser U Solutions for Leaders.

As an inspirational teacher and visionary leader, he works with individuals and organizations to guide people with increased productivity skills, professional leadership growth strategies, profitable entrepreneur businesses, and how to enjoy more quality time with family.

His passion is rooted in his love for Biblical Truth, Principles, and Prayer. His goal is to equip and inspire others to dig deeper into the Word of God so they can build or rebuild their life experiences on a more solid foundation.

Pastor Ron is a well-experienced international speaker noted for sharing his teaching ministry throughout the United States and abroad in the Philippines, London and Wales, United Kingdom, and Israel. Through these opportunities, he developed a heart for bridging the cultural gap among numerous ethnic groups globally and bringing them together under ONE VOICE.

Currently, Pastor Ron has the privilege and honor of serving as the Illinois Regional Director with the International Center for Torah Studies (ICTS), founded by Ralph Messer of Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) in Denver, Colorado. This is a global teaching ministry reaching over 100 countries and is rapidly spreading throughout North America, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Israel.

Ronald E. Smith Jr. has dedicated his life to identifying and raising up the next generation of leaders to walk in Biblical Truth and Wisdom with greater clarity and confidence to become “fishers of men” and “repairers of the breach” in our daily lives.