About Lekevie Johnson
Author | Speaker
LEKEVIE JOHNSON
A native Mississippian and a United States Marine Corp Veteran who served a six-year term. The son of a preacher who grew up in the church has had the privilege of serving in many capacities in the church such as percussionist, head of security and hospitality, as well as being appointed to Eldership. He preached his first message in 1998 titled, "Stay Focus". He was later licensed and ordained to preach in 1999. In July 2001, Lekevie was called to Pastor Restoration Life Ministries in Cleveland, MS where he served as the shepherd there until February 2009. He had the privilege of recording and singing with his father, the Late Rev. Lloyd Johnson in a Gospel Quartet Group from Mississippi.
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He served as a member of the Mid-South Delta Leaders Tri-State Leadership Program at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. Lekevie received his B.S. in Religion at Liberty University, his M.A. in Christian Ministry Leadership, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry Program at Regent University. Johnson was called to Pastor, Jericho Missionary Baptist Church in Urbana, IL in March 2009. In July 2010 he led the congregation in the purchase of a new worship facility. Under his leadership the church experienced spiritual and numerical growth. Johnson led the church into a name change in March of 2019 to begin a spiritual fresh start. The new name of the church is Mt. Calvary M.B. Church also known as "The Hill." Johnson served in ministry at Mt. Calvary until November 2022.
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Lekevie Johnson considered it a divine privilege to be a leader to God's people. He has a compassion for teaching the word of God and watching God's people excel in their spiritual walk. He cherishes the opportunity and exposure given to be a servant in the church. He is the visionary and founder of the Life Line, Inc summer camp and senior citizen program both designed as a multi-culture and diverse learning community that prepares adults and students for academic, social, and personal success in a safe and supportive environment.
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Lekevie is a published author of his first book project, "Looking Within" and inspirational speaker. He continues his passion for writing by publishing a weekly blog focused on self improvement, mental health, and family. He is a certified instructor for the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. He served 3 terms as the Vice-Chair for the Champaign Fire and Police Board of Commissioners. He served as Moderator of the Fellowship Baptist District Association from July 2016 – March 2021. He is the former first African-American Varsity Head Football Coach for Centennial High School in Champaign, IL. Lekevie Johnson is the proud husband of Rochelle P. Johnson and the father of Lekevie Jr., Kaleb, and Kennedy Johnson in which he adores.
Lord deliver us from things and people that produce nothing.
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Genesis 17:6-10 (KJV)
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PREPARATION
In life it is of the utmost importance that you prepare, because reaching your desired goals requires preparation. The moment you set a goal it is imperative that you start preparing to reach it. Mental preparation is step one, because if you prepare mentally you consider every step toward your goal and you embrace every step toward your goals. Mental preparation says it’s time to begin but most importantly its time to finish. When you prepare you eliminate mediocracy and excellence becomes the only standard. Mental preparation says I understand what needs to be done, because doing nothing doesn’t require preparation.