BISHOP LEA SAXTON
Senior, Pastor
As a committed servant of God, I am seeking a Pastoral position to fulfill God’s calling on my life and to provide spiritual guidance and support to a community seeking a closer relationship with Christ.
I aim to leverage my doctorate in counseling, my dedication to outreach, and my leadership skills to inspire and uplift the congregation fostering an environment of growth, faith, unity and Christ’s direction.
CONTACT
PHONE:
Metanoia YouTube WEBSITE: https://metanoialifeproject.com/metanoia-life-project-podcast/
EMAIL:
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EDUCATION
Doctorate in Therapy / Counseling December Class of 2024
Newburgh Seminary
Doctorate in Christian Counseling
Master Of Ministry
Christian World College of Theology
Graduated with Honors (Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA)
Note: Recently hired to teach one course “Ministry of the Prophets” for two Monday evenings x 2-hour lectures next semester online.
Bachelor Of Ministry
Christian World College of Theology
Graduated with Honors (Magna Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA)
MINISTRY
Metanoia Life Project 2024
Minister and Therapist
Transformative Journeys in Faith and Healing
Co-hosts an online ministry podcast with Dr. Waneko Bivens-Saxton on YouTube.
Recent Amazon Bestselling author, along with Dr. Waneko Bivens-Saxton.
Metanoia Life Project Website: https://metanoialifeproject.com/
Metanoia Life Project Podcast: https://metanoialifeproject.com/metanoia-life-project-podcast/
Personal Podcast Interview: https://youtu.be/qqTTBZkvfbA?si=LfYQI503HwntMoJm
Recent Best-selling Author for “NOW”
Heart of Mercy Church 2021 - 2023
Senior Pastor
Led church development, sermon preparation and delivery, programmatic outreach and congregation development.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partners of Change 2010 - 2024
Chief Executive Officer / President
Built a profitable 3.5 million social service agency that focused on supporting individuals with developmental delays.
Created structure, policies and maintained staff for daily operations across: Tri County, North, LA, West LA, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria and Kansas.
KEY ACEIVEMENTS
Successfully launched and grew the Metanoia Life Project podcast, reaching a wide audience and providing valuable spiritual content.
Authored a bestselling book with Dr. Waneko Bivens-Saxton, contributing to the field of Christian counseling and pastoral care.
Led the Heart of Mercy Church through significant growth and development, enhancing community engagement and spiritual growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
1.Integrity
2.Honesty
3.Loyalty
4.Self-discipline
5.Time Management
6.Discernment
7.Servant Leadership
8.Empathy
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Active volunteer with local shelters and food banks, providing pastoral care and support to those in need.
Organized community outreach events and spiritual retreats, fostering unity and growth within the community.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended numerous workshops and seminars on pastoral care, leadership, and community outreach.
Ongoing education in Christian counseling and ministry leadership.
REFERENCES
Chancellor Anita Woods
Educational Reference
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Jeanette James
Ministerial Reference
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Rhonda Smith
Professional Reference
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Dr. Waneko Bivens-Saxton
Personal Reference
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