ABOUT
THE GROVE
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”
-Matthew 28:18-19
Pastor
Henry D. Leonard Sr.
Pastor Henry Leonard is a prolific preacher, passionate pastor, strategic thinker, and kingdom-minded entrepreneur dedicated to bridging the gap between heaven and earth. A man truly transformed by God, Pastor Leonard believes wholeheartedly in the power of God to change others and will become all things to all men to cultivate that change. He has been anointed to minister to multiple generations and teach people God's Kingdom principles to live in victory in every area of their lives. His ability to reveal God's word and bring to life the scriptures has been impacting people for change for over 30 years.
Pastor Leonard serves as the Pastor of the Wrights Grove Baptist Church in the city of Forsyth, Ga where his ministry focus is on Lifting The Savior, Loving Sinners, Leading Saints, and Empowering people through the Word of God. Over the last ten years, the church has experienced tremendous growth spiritually, physically, and financially, but most notably for its commitment to community outreach and civic services. His vision of reaching the lost at any cost has been evident through successful back-to-school giveaways, thanksgiving dinners, Easter Resurrection Weekend Community Days, and partnerships with city and church leaders in the community to create better welfare for the people in our city. He is also the progenitor and serves on the board of directors for two Community Development Corporations: Project Impact (Forsyth, GA) and Harvest Community Development Organization Inc. (Conyers, GA).
Pastor Leonard has a lifelong commitment to education and is learning to continue to help people grow in the knowledge of Christ. He has received his formal training from Beeson's Pastor School at Samford University, Trinity Bible College, and Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is currently working toward furthering his education at Georgia State University with the goal of completing his Bachelor's degree and obtaining a Masters of Divinity.
Pastor Leonard is married to his high school sweetheart and lifelong friend, the lovely Lady Tiffaney Leonard. God has blessed their union with two amazing sons, Henry “DJ” Leonard, Jr. and Caleb Joshua Leonard, and a lovely daughter Hayleigh Monique Leonard.