JR loves God, loves people and has a heart desire to please the Lord in all that he says and does.

Kingdom Ambassador & Creative Leader

JR Leonard is a man after God’s own heart—devoted to loving God, loving people, and living a life that pleases the Lord in word and deed.

He is a father to four amazing children—three sons (Trey, Josiah, and AJ) and one precious daughter (Joy). He’s also a business owner, musician, programmer, designer, creative thinker, and passionate follower of Jesus.

Originally from Germantown, Maryland, JR was led by the Holy Spirit to Columbus, Ohio, where he met his wife, founded his creative media company (3JPMedia), and co-launched Arise Ministries Columbus. Since 2018, he and his family have been living in beautiful Orlando, Florida, where God continues to expand their reach and assignments.

JR carries a deep passion for international ministry, with a calling to teach, train, and equip believers to demonstrate the Kingdom of God, especially in healing, the prophetic and deliverance. His mission is to see Kingdom culture transform worldly culture everywhere he goes.

A Heart for the Nations

In 2015, JR received a strong burden from the Holy Spirit for people in nations he had never even met—especially the country of India, a land known for its 33 million gods. As he prayed, the Lord ignited his faith with the words of Revelation 11:15: “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ.”

He stands boldly on the truth of Matthew 16:18, believing that the Kingdom of God is advancing in every corner of the globe—and that the gates of hell will not prevail.