Welcome to the Unconditional Love Fellowship Partner Page.
We are currently updating this page with many new features currently in development. Sign up to become a partner with a monthly pledged donation of any amount, and you’ll be an integral part of all the the newest events, updates, and more – and we will keep you updated right here. We are planning Mini Retreats, Partner-only Zoom meetups, and most-importantly, cultivating more of an on-going relationship with our sustaining supporters.
Please watch this special video message from Malcolm and Cheryl Smith and associate pastor Clint Walker to learn more about what it means to partner with Unconditional Love Fellowship. We are excited for what is in store for the coming year. Thank you for your support!
Join with Malcolm Smith in bringing this message to the world!
Reward & Punishment the new book by Malcolm Smith offers a re-examination of the parables in Luke 15, challenging traditional religious interpretations and inviting readers into a deeper understanding of grace and divine love.
This book uncovers the often-misrepresented nature of God’s relationship with humanity, emphasizing not a demand for repentance and servitude but an unconditional embrace of all as beloved children.
Key Insights:
Misconceptions Addressed: Contrasts common teachings that depict God as a figure demanding repentance, showcasing instead a narrative of unconditional, unfailing love.
Unconditional Love: Highlights the Father’s love, which knows no bounds and has no requirements, affirming our identity as beloved sons and daughters, regardless of our past.
Grace vs. Works: Critiques the view of a transactional relationship with God, revealing the truth of grace as an unearned, generous outpouring that welcomes us without conditions
Divine Relationship: Explores the heart of the Gospel — our relationship with the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that grace ushers us into this divine communion.
Encouragement to live in the freedom of being God’s beloved, liberated from the cycle of reward and punishment.
Dive into Reward & Punishment and embark on a transformative journey that redefines your understanding of grace, love, and divine relationship. Best-selling author Malcolm Smith guides readers through a liberating exploration of the Gospel, revealing the boundless depth of God’s grace and the true essence of our relationship with the Father.
Available Now on Amazon (Paperback & Kindle) and from malcolmsmith.org. Order your copy today!
Posted by unclov on April 25, 2024 in Partners | Comments Off
Through your gifts you and I together are loving people to life.
Hello Partners!
We come to you with an update and it’s for the months of March and April, I would say it’s for Spring in this year of 2024. Cheryl and I are here to let you know what’s going on now and in the coming months. One thing I would like to begin with is to thank all of you for the way you have continued to support during this last year plus. It has been the most challenging year of our lives. And although we’ve made the report of the good news at each time we’re being tested but in between those times there, there were challenges and the feeling of great oppression, and it was a battle for sure that we together went through.
And one thing that amazes me is that you have not forsaken us and that might sound pretty obvious to some of you, but so many ministries, if they stop doing what they said they were going to do because of extended periods of problems such as we’ve had, their people would just say, well, that’s it I’m not supporting anymore. But you have stuck with us, and I thank you everyone that has faithfully given your offering regardless of the fact I seem to have disappeared on many Sunday Services… although I’ve been very visible, I haven’t been speaking up until recently.
So when we move on into the rest of this year I plan to return and maybe gradually, but return to ministering every Sunday in Bandera, which goes on YouTube and the podcast, and so we shall, I believe, be seeing more of each other in these incoming weeks, but until then, we’re just giving thanks to you and to Andrew and Marshall and Clint, who have stepped up and taken so many of the Sunday services, these three guys have found a place in the hearts of all of you.
And as to the rest of this year, really what I’ve just said is what we are absolutely planning. Just to settle in to Bandera, we’re not planning any major excursions and journeys and meetings away from home and living in hotels and the rest of it. That wears me out now as it didn’t used to. Gone are the days when I Pack a case that fits on my back and spend days tramping around the world and through the jungles and over the mountains ministering to tribes who don’t speak English. They were glorious days, but I think they are behind me. I’ve got to remember my age.
But, in non-traveling, I have been writing more. You might have noticed that we took some of my older books and radically brought them up to date, added chapters and insights that have become part of me, us now.
And one more thing that has emerged is that we are now TV, on Roku on the GAN Network. G-A-N, Grace Awakening Network which you can sign up for at gantv.com or searching for ‘Grace awakening Network’ on any Roku device.
So I want to reassure you that although we’re not traveling as we used to, all of the offerings that you have so faithfully sent and are sending they are enabling us to do this because it is your offerings that enable me to sit here and do what I’m doing, writing new books and preparing for upcoming Bible school modules and Sunday services. We are upheld by your faithful support.
I want to share something foundational with you, something that’s echoed in 1 John 4:10 where it states, “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His son to be the propitiation for our sins.” This isn’t a concept isolated to John’s situation, but is a cornerstone of the entire New Testament, deeply rooted in everything Jesus taught and demonstrated.
We are familiar with how religion perceives the initiation of divine relationship—it always starts with the believer. They suggest you need to do something, something significant enough to capture God’s attention. But here, the scripture flips that script entirely. It begins not with our love, but with His; not with our actions, but with His initiation.
This message from 1 John is not just foundational: it’s utterly revolutionary. It challenges the transactional nature we often find in religion, where you must do something to earn God’s favor. Instead, it declares that everything about our salvation, our being loved by God, begins with Him. Our entire relationship with God is a response to this truth.
As you ponder this, let it reshape how you view your faith. Remember, it’s not about initiating something to make God respond. It’s about responding to what He has already done, embracing the love He has freely given. This isn’t just foundational; and when we return to this in each moment it is transformational.
Thank you for being who you are. Thank you for all the blessings you have sent us financially and in prayer. And thank you for making this last year possible. the triumphant year it’s ended up being. And so, we’ll keep you posted, and we’ll be back to share these things with you, our partners in Christ Jesus. We bless you. Amen.
Malcolm and Cheryl have been releasing new books every couple months. Order today on Amazon (paperback and Kindle). Also available at malcolmsmith.org (paperback only) Get yours today!
In 2023, Malcolm published 3 books: An Expanded Edition of This Son of Mine– this popular work on the story of the Prodigal Son now has 3 additional chapters and a refreshed look, inside and out. Toxic Love : The Illusion of Self Worth was long out-of-print but is now back, new and improved. Malcolm’s latest release, The Spirit Gives Life: How I learned to Meditate, had also been unavailable for years but has returned, updated with new insights on life in the Spirit and meditative study. The first scheduled release of 2024, Reward & Punishment is coming soon.
Cheryl shares her personal memoir and inspirational story in her new book To Love Again: Reflections of a Redeemed Heart. Let this book encourage you, that even after all you’ve been through, Jesus, the Lover of your soul, wants to teach you to love again.
You can find all of these releases on Amazon.com (paperback and Kindle) and at Malcolm’s online store at malcolmsmith.org (paperback only).
Posted by unclov on December 24, 2023 in Partners | Comments Off
Through your gifts you and I together are loving people to life.
Hello Partners!
As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt greetings for a Merry Christmas and a glorious New Year. Cheryl and I cherish this opportunity to reflect on the year’s journey and share the latest updates with you. First, we are thrilled to share that Malcolm’s health has significantly improved. As of our last consultation, he is 95% free of cancer, with clear lungs. This recovery is a testament to your prayers and letters of support, and our shared faith in the finished work of healing for which we are deeply grateful. This year’s retreat was evidence of my steady recovery, as I had much more energy for the retreat in December just a few weeks prior at our Bible school graduation. Cheryl and I are awaiting the next PET scan scheduled for February 8th and looking forward to continuing good reports.
Our December retreat was a source of profound inspiration and transformation for many there. The message of the power of imagination, our special ability from God to see the inner voice revealed through the Spirit, has resonated deeply with many. We discussed how imagination shapes our reality and is the workshop where everything begins. It has been a topic of continued discussion in the weeks since the retreat. Your letters and stories of personal connection to the message have been incredibly moving. The CDs and downloads of the retreat message ‘More Than You Can Imagine’ are available now. You can call our office or order online.
Upcoming Bible School Modules:
We have just announced Module 2 of our Bible school is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, 2024, in Bandera, Texas. If you have done any of the modules before, you should be eligible to sign up for this one. We will post the details online in the coming days at unconditionallovefellowship.com. We look forward to seeing many of you there. Module 7 should be showing up on the online school any day now.
We are excited to announce several books that have been published (and republished) this year. Malcolm’s book, “This Son of Mine” was re-released in an expanded edition in 2023 and has found a special place in the hearts of healthcare professionals in San Antonio. Throughout the year, during Malcolm’s hospital visits, we have had the privilege of personally handing out copies to the compassionate and dedicated hospital staff we encountered along the way.
Another popular book that has been out of print for some time, “Toxic Love: the Illusion of Self Worth“ has been republished with additional chapters. Furthermore, in Cheryl’s new book ‘TO LOVE AGAIN: Reflections of a Redeemed Heart’ she shares her personal story and journey to encourage you and let you know that Jesus, the Lover of your soul, wants to teach you to love again, to forgive, and to find joy and peace even in the darkest memories.
Malcolm’s latest release, “The Spirit Brings Life” traces Malcolm’s journey from his early years to the present, as he shares his approach to scriptural meditation and spiritual growth. You can find all of these books now (paperback and Kindle) on Amazon.com. We are also adding them to our online store at malcolmsmith.org or you can order by calling the office at 830-460-4000.
As we step into the New Year, we are filled with hope and anticipation for what God has in store. Our commitment to spreading the message of God’s unconditional love remains unwavering. We plan to continue our retreats, modules, and publications, aiming to reach more hearts and minds in the year ahead.
Thank You! Your letters and messages of support have been a source of great encouragement during this challenging year. While we cannot respond to each letter individually, please know that each one is read and cherished. Your partnership in this ministry is invaluable, and we are continually uplifted by your faith and generosity.
In closing, we pray that the love and peace of Christ fill your hearts this festive season. May the coming year bring you joy, health, and abundant blessings and may God richly bless you.
Malcolm SmithFounder of Unconditional Love Fellowship
“This retreat is a main event we look forward to year after year. To us it is similar to a family reunion of sorts. Many attend our zoom Sunday services as their church so we cherish the time with like minded believers. Friendships are formed and nurtured throughout our time together. It is a time of bonding like we don’t experience at other events. We look forward to our time together this December in San Antonio! May God richly bless you.” -Malcolm Smith
Retreat Location: Hilton by Double Tree Hotel
611 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas, 78216, USA
You will need to book your accommodations with the Hilton/Double Tree directly, but we have arranged a discounted rate for you! Rooms are $99 per night (for 2 queen beds or 1 king bed). When making your reservations, please call Hilton/Double Tree reservations line at 210-340-6060 and let them know you’re there for the Unconditional Love Fellowship retreat (group code: ULF) so you get the discounted rate. (Map and directions below)
To register for the retreat and reserve your spot by phone, please contact our scheduling coordinator Judy at: 830-328-3770 to register by phone. You can also call the main office at 830-460-4000.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL November 1, 2023
Registration Cost: $375 per person.
We will be eating together for dinner on Friday (Dec. 1) and for lunch and dinner on Saturday (Dec. 2) – All three meals we have together are included in your retreat registration fee. Please be advised that $75 of your retreat registration is a non-refundable deposit, so in the case you need to cancel your reservation, you will receive a refund of $300.
Schedule of Events:
The retreat begins Friday morning with time for everyone to check-in and meet and greet each other. We will have lunch on our own Friday, and begin the first teaching session of the retreat at 2pm. Each session lasts from 60-90 minutes and we take regular breaks between each teaching and for lunch/dinner. Friday and Saturday evenings, the last teaching session begins at 7pm. Sunday morning from 9:30-11am (approximately) we will have Holy Communion service and blessings as we head home.
This year’s topic is More Than You Can Imagine!
FRIDAY:
Dec. 1, 2023
10am-12
Meet & Greet with Malcolm and Cheryl
(Retreat check-in)
(Breakfast and Lunch Friday is ‘on your own’ 2:00-4:45pm Worship & Teaching with Malcolm 5pm Dinner-We dine together 7pm Teaching
SATURDAY: Dec. 2, 2023
9am -11:45am -Worship & Teaching with Malcolm 12pm LUNCH Together 2pm-4:45pm Teaching 5pm-DINNER Together 7pm Worship & Teaching with Malcolm
SUNDAY:
Dec. 3, 2023
9-11am Worship & Eucharist (There will be opportunity for prayer with designated Prayer Team Members)
Retreat Registration Checklist
Register for the Retreat with Unconditional Love Fellowship (by phone or online)
Reserve your Room with Hilton by Double Tree (group rate code: ‘ULF’)
Be there December 1-3, 2023!
If you have any other questions about the retreat or registration, please call or email us!
Malcolm and Cheryl have recorded a special message to update you on what’s been happening, and what we have planned for the rest of 2023. We encourage you to listen to the full recording below to get all the details of Malcolm’s recent health journey and hear his powerful testimony of God’s healing presence in every situation. While the priority for now is continued rest and recovery, we are greatly looking forward to the Bible School Module 7 and graduation October 20-21st, and our annual retreat December 1-3. Malcolm and Cheryl will also be in Connecticut for a small retreat Oct. 8-10th. Details about that event can be found here. Thank you, all of you that have prayed for us during this time. His grace has been manifest through you.
This Son of Mine has just been re-released with an Expanded Edition containing THREE new bonus chapters.
It is now available on Amazon/Kindle, Click to order now on Amazon. Paperback also available at malcolmsmith.org.
Posted by unclov on June 15, 2023 in Partners | Comments Off
Through your gifts you and I together are loving people to life.
Hello Partners!
As we reflect on the past months of May and June, we realize how hectic this spring has been with Bible schools, travel, and various engagements. Despite the busyness, we wanted to take a moment to share some important updates with you.
Firstly, we want to let you know that we have made the decision to cancel most of our travel engagements for the remainder of this year and prioritize rest. However, the retreat in Connecticut, scheduled for October, as well as Module 7 will still take place as planned. We also still have the Journey 2 online conference and the December retreat in San Antonio on the schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these changes and appreciate your understanding.
We have also been working on an exciting project with a publisher in California. Both Cheryl and I will have our books published soon. Cheryl’s book will touch on her life journey and her impactful work as a chaplain and working with inmates on death row. My book will delve into the topic of Reward and Punishment, exploring the implications of legalism and our understanding of God’s grace. We anticipate the release of these books around July, and we look forward to sharing them with you.
I am thrilled to announce the second installment of our Zoom sessions, “The Journey 2 – Exploring the Power of Imagination.” Joining me will be Don Keathley and Steve McVey as we each approach this topic from different angles and perspectives. We believe that understanding and utilizing our imagination under the guidance of the Holy Spirit is crucial to experiencing the fullness of God’s love and grace. More details about the session can be found on our website www.unconditionallovefellowship.com.
For those who have been attending the Bible school modules 1-6 these past years, we invite you to celebrate your journey with us at the graduation ceremony. This special event will take place in San Antonio in October at the conclusion of Module 7. We are excited to honor your dedication and the growth you have experienced throughout the entire school. Please stay tuned for further information regarding reservations and arrangements. We are finalizing the plans and should have online registration open soon.
As we adjust our focus to local engagements and prioritize rest, we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with you through virtual platforms. You can expect to hear more from me as I share messages and teachings on Zoom every Sunday. While we will miss seeing some of you in person, I do believe that this virtual connection will allow us to stay in touch and continue growing together in our understanding of God’s love and grace.
Cheryl and I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership in spreading the message of God’s unconditional love. Your prayers and generosity are instrumental in the success of this ministry, and we are truly blessed to have you by our side. Thank you!
For any additional information or updates on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.unconditionallovefellowship.com.
May the love of Jesus fill your hearts and bless you abundantly.
We are excited to invite you to Module 1 of the Malcolm Smith Bible Institute, where you’ll have the incredible opportunity to learn directly from Malcolm Smith for an immersive 12-15 hours of study. Get ready to dive deep into the scriptures and enrich your understanding of your relationship with the Trinity. This is teaching you won’t get anywhere else!
At Module One: Union with the Trinity, Malcolm provides the fundamental concepts as well as an overview of the rest of the Bible school Modules that follow. Over the weekend, you’ll discover profound new insights and understanding as the Spirit opens our eyes and pours over our time together. There are other modules you can take, but this is the big one! (You can find a description of all 7 Modules on our website at: https://unconditionallovefellowship.com/about/msbi/
Date: May 26-27, 2023
Location: Online/Zoom (seating in Bandera is sold out)
Each module takes place over a Friday-Saturday and consists of 12-15 hours of in-depth scriptural study with Malcolm. Registration is priced at $255 per person, but we do have a fantastic offer for you! Share a device with a partner, spouse, buddy, study group, and you’ll each receive $100 off the registration fee – just use the group rate when you check out. Not only that, but your registration also includes access to the audio and video recordings, session transcripts and the online course for Module 1 (valued at $150). These additional study resources will enable you to revisit the Module 1 teachings at your convenience and deepen your understanding even further.
Have questions? Feel free to ask around in our Facebook group for some reviews of the Bible school. I’m sure someone there will happily share their experience. Or call or email us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about the Bible school.
Secure your spot today to ensure you don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity for spiritual growth and connection. We’re already at capacity in Bandera, but there’s plenty of room in Zoom! Many graduates and current students of the Bible school will be joining us online throughout the weekend. If you’ve considered attending the Bible school, now is the time. We don’t want you to miss this remarkable experience!
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 830-460-4000 or by email: malcolmsmith.org@gmail.com
We can’t wait to have you join us on May 26-27, 2023, as we gather for this unforgettable weekend of revelation and spiritual discovery.
Existing MSBI students: If you’ve already completed Module 1 before, you will receive the Zoom link and notes for this session of Module 1 a few days before the module. We invite you to join us in Zoom and welcome some of the new students to Module 1.
Journey 2: Into Imagination
Zoom Conference July 14-15, 2023 postponed until further notice.
The Journey 2 conference has been postponed until further notice. Details will be available soon.
Join Malcolm Smith, Don Keathley and Steve McVey for ROUND 2 of The Journey online conference series. The Journey 1 (back in January) was an enriching experience that showcased three distinct perspectives of coming to know and understand real relationship with God. Many who attended found relatability and inspiration in the diverse stories shared by our speakers, with something for everyone to connect with. The Journey 1 served as an introduction and exploration of the individual paths we walk in our faith but it ended up being a whole lot more than that. Last time we went ‘quantum‘ – In the Journey 2, we will be taking a trip Into Imagination so you don’t want to miss it. Online Registration and Event Information can be found below. We hope to see you at The Journey 2!
The Journey 2 is a online-only conference using Zoom. The event will be live-streamed online July 14-15 postponed until further notie — and also recorded in HD for rewatching later. Video links will be emailed to all registered attendees after the conference has concluded. If you do not register for the conference you will not have access to the videos afterward. So if you are unable to attend and want to watch it later, make sure to register before registration closes so you will get the video links after the conference.
Event details for The Journey 2 Date: July 14-15, 2023 Postponed until further notice. See here for details.
Price: $99
Location: Online/Zoom (This event is an online-only conference)
Day 1: 6pm – 9pm CST. (3 hours)
Day 2: 10am to 1pm CST (3 hours) – lunch break (1 hour) – then 2pm to 5pm (3 hours). Each 3-hour session will consist of 1 hour by each presenter. At the end you’ll have 3 hours from 3 presenter totaling 9 hours of teaching content.
The Zoom link for Journey 2 will be sent by email the week of the conference.
We’ll update this page with more details as they become available. Please email malcolmsmith.org@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks.
