Leland Johnson

Senior Pastor

Originally From:

Clanton, Alabama

Life Journey:

I was converted to Jesus Christ at the age of 23. I was passionately involved in a retail management career when Jesus called me into the Gospel ministry. I was 29 at the time. I resigned from the company I was working for and enrolled in the University of North Alabama. Upon completing a bachelor’s degree, I enrolled at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary located in Memphis, TN. I graduated from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in 1998. In 2004, I graduated from the Stephen Olford Institute of Biblical Preaching. For over five years I served as the senior pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church located in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Story to Chicago:

In 2003, my family and I visited Chicago on vacation. We fell in love with the city and sensed it to be God’s will that we relocate here to minister.

The Family:

My wife’s name is Jena. We have one son, Vance.

A Little Extra:

My priorities in life are my family and the ministry. My hobbies include people, reading, biking, traveling, and old movies. My favorite book is the Bible and my favorite place to visit is Africa.