In the past few years, the world has gone through several extreme changes and adversities. Because of this, several people have become filled with sadness, anxiety, fear, and even anger. While these emotions are part of being human, many do not know how to deal with them in a healthy manner and end up holding on to these negative feelings for a long time. Cognizant of this, the visionary Donald Sylvester Lea Jr has dedicated his life to uplifting struggling individuals.

Donald is part of the John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and the founder of DLeaMinistries. The 501c3 organization was founded in 2011 and is committed to spreading hope and empowerment to the community. It aims to help people who have lost hope through faith and ministry. As the insightful founder explained, “The vision is to serve the needs of people in various capacities where life has come and presented challenges to offer grace and restoration through the word of God and provide resources to put them in a better position and point them to the ultimate provider Jesus Christ.”

The nonprofit has a wide array of services that help individuals get back on their feet and regain hope. For example, it offers empowerment sessions for organizations and ministries. In addition to that, it provides keynote speeches, 1-on-1 and group coaching sessions, and training. Because of Donald’s stellar commitment to his advocacy and unrivaled expertise, DLeaMinistries has allowed its mentees to take responsibility for their mistakes, leading them to move past the victim mentality and emerge as victors. 

On top of his impressive work at his mentorship venture, the inspiring man also serves on the Board of Directors at a local men’s shelter, where he helps serve meals every month to around 40 to 60 men.

When asked what motivates him to pursue such a noble vocation, the visionary meaningfully responded, “I was tired of seeing people continually going through life making excuses and not fulfilling their purpose on the earth, and I wanted to be a person of action to motivate people that anything is possible if you only believe and operate in faith.”

Aside from his unrivaled passion, what makes Donald an exceptional mentor is his empathy for his students. After all, he also experienced adversities, pain, and frustration that made him question God and his faith. However, he was able to overcome these hurdles and found his purpose in guiding others towards discovering their own calling. 

“We believe everyone has a unique purpose, and we have an obligation to love regardless of age, sex, or race. We just want to point people to Jesus Christ through his word and through our faith in Jesus,” he said profoundly.

Moving forward, Donald Sylvester Lea Jr. remains steadfast in his advocacy of uplifting people’s spirits and elevating the community. On top of that, he has committed his life to continue his vision of educating and empowering others through his many projects, including sharing the stage with distinguished speaker and training expert Shawn Fair.