honoring our legacy
Paul R. Smith
(1937 - 2024)
Our Founding Ancestor
Paul Smith lived his life with a passion for the ongoing evolution of Christianity and the world. He was uniquely attuned to what he heard as “the Spirit’s Call to evolve” in his personal life, in the communities he was part of, and in our world. He was always seeking “the more” from Jesus—and sharing what he discovered.
When Paul brought his gifts and lifelong learning to the founding of ICN, he infused this loving, radiating energy into the foundations of our community. Paul has now transitioned from being a founding elder to a founding ancestor.
His presence and energy of loving evolution continue from the other side. He shared shortly before his passing about carrying on his spiritual work:
“How marvelous this community is! ICN is becoming a powerful factor in the healing of the world. I couldn’t have imagined a community so open to evolving and being a beautiful part of transforming Christianity and the world. We have a great mission. And I plan to still be able to be a present guide and cheerleader from the spirit side. I’m excited to start practicing whole, bodyless mystical awakening!”
With grief and glory, I transmit all of Jesus that I know so dearly, and all the knowing that comes from spirit to each of you personally with my eternal love.”
Learn more about our founder through his own writings:
To Honor Paul’s Wish
Paul Smith prepared for his death as he lived his life. He had conversations with family and friends about his concerns and theirs. In the last months of his life, Paul told Luke of his desire to continue to be a benefactor to ICN by establishing a fund that would help ICN continue the work Paul loved – contributing to the loving evolution of Christianity and the world. In Paul’s talks with Luke, he told Luke he wanted donations in his name not to be used simply as a memorial to him, but to enrich the lives of others. Paul’s gift to ICN, and yours, will be used to continue offering its mystical practices to all, regardless of their ability to pay.
Your donation of any amount will help ICN continue the work Paul devoted his life to—the spirit’s call to evolve.
Videos of Paul’s Teachings
“There is no separation between us and God and us and one another. ”
