Meet Our Directors

"It is my belief that women can recover. They need support, positive role models and the understanding that God loves them where they are and wants the best for them".

Leonard joins Leah's House with 20+ years experience. He and his wife Paula have been involved with various ministries over the years and have a passion for helping develop people to their full potential. They've been through numerous training classes to develop the skills to assist in the recovery of those in need.

“It is my heart’s desire that every woman have a personal relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

As Founder of Leah's House, Michelle has a passion to share the Gospel and help restore women to their intended purpose in Christ. In October 2012 she obtained a small monetary donation and a house for the women. She has always taken an active role in working with the women daily. She also handles daily operations and works one-on-one with her “girls”. 

"I want to love these ladies and let them know they are enough in God's eyes." 

Carol has been married to Chris for almost 17 years. They have 2 wonderful teenagers, Landon and Morgan. They attend worship at First Baptist Church Nesbit. Carol has such a heart for telling others about Jesus not only by her words but mostly by her actions. That is why she is involved in the ministry at Leah's House. 

Janice has 40+ years of secretarial experience and 20 years of accounting experience.  She recognizes the importance of accurate documentation and physical and digital records maintenance. She will be working closely with the board to support Leah's House to the glory of God.

“My life verse is “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God”. Isaiah 41:10”

In 2013, Mishe came to Leah's House with a great deal of life experience and a passion to help transform women into effective members of society. 

“It has always been my goal to help victims of abuse. God sent Leah’s House knocking on my door to do just that. I am blessed to be part of such a wonderful mission to restore women to God’s true purpose.”

As a survivor of abuse, Jan has a passion for our mission to bring women to the Lord. She brings 20+ years of Marketing and Fund-Raising experience as well as many life experiences.

“I want to show women that God loves them and He has a purpose for their lives. He wants to heal them and set them free from past hurts and any bondages that they may be in.” 

Paula has worked in different women’s recovery homes the last several years and is thrilled to be a part of Leah’s House. In the past she worked as an administrative assistant and church secretary. She has facilitated a number of classes and enjoys working closely with the women as they recover. Her vision is to see the women return into society with a renewed hope of a better future.

Psalms 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”