Smokie Norful Biography
Smokie Norful ( Willie Ray Norful, Jr. ) an American gospel singer, pianist, pastor, artist, writer, and entrepreneur famous known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and Nothing Without You that earned a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004.
Smokie Norful Age
Pastor Norful was born on October 31, 1975, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Muskogee, Oklahoma, the United States of America.
Smokie Norful Education and Early
Smokie was raised up in Muskogee and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Later on, he relocated to Pine Bluff, Arkansas where he attended Jack Robey Junior High School and Pine Bluff High School. He there after joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history.
He earned his formal training in ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated with a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield.
Smokie Norful Careeer
Norful served as a history teacher for seven years at Jack Robey Junior High School, Pine Bluff High School, and Evanston Township High School. He as well orked for two years as the educational director for the Pine Bluff Housing Authority after-school program. He as well served as a board member of Regents for Trinity International University.
Smokie Norful Church
Smokie got ordained in 1997 as an elder and licensed to be a preacher. He then began serving as a youth pastor, minister of music, and associate minister of St. John AME Church, Pine Bluff. Norful also served internationally as a worship leader for the connectional youth department of the AME church.
He serves as the pastor of the Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook. In September 2005, he officially launched Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook. Since its launch, the church has experienced extraordinary growth in the community.
Back on 28, 2008, he launched a second campus on the south side of Chicago which has shown a similar trend in its growth. He is an internationally renowned musician, recording artist, and music composer. His debut album, I Need You Now and Smokie Norful Limited Edition gave him awards across the world. One of his notable awards is the 2005 Grammy Award for Contemporary Soul Gospel Album of the year.
Smokie Norful Net Worth
Norful has an estimated net worth of $3 million, an amount he has earned through his successful career as a gospel singer, songwriter, pastor, pianist, artist, writer, entrepreneur, and businessman.
Smokie Norful Books
- 2014: Forever Yours
- 2012: Once in a Lifetime
- 2011: How I Got Over…Songs That Carried Us
- 2009: Smokie Norful Live
- 2006: Life-Changing
- 2005: Nothing Without You Special Edition CD+DVD
- 2004: Nothing Without You
- 2003: I Need You Now: Limited Edition
- 2002: I Need You Now
Smokie Norful Wife and Children
Norful is married to his wife, Carla Norful, a former school teacher and social worker. His Wife owns and mans several businesses in real estate, publishing, and entertainment. The duo are blessed with three children two sons: Ashton Norful and Tré Norful, and a daughter Ashley Norful.
Smokie Norful Family
Smokie was born to Reverend W.R. Norful and Teresa Norful. He was raised up along with two siblings brothers whose names are not yet available in the public domain. We will update this section as soon as he shares it out.