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Leon Jackson Boone
Reverend Leon J. Boone, a native of Holland, Virginia, is a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. He grew up in the Mount Hermon community also known as Forest Park. He attended I.C. Norcom hi...view moreReverend Leon J. Boone, a native of Holland, Virginia, is a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. He grew up in the Mount Hermon community also known as Forest Park. He attended I.C. Norcom high school in Portsmouth. To further his education, he attended Union Christian Bible Institute for three years out of Durham, N.C. and the Antioch Bible College. He received the degree of Bachelor of Theology from the latter. He continued his studies at the School of Theology of Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia and received a certificate of Religious Studies. He also attended Norfolk State College and received a certificate as an automobile mechanic. He served as Vice-President under Lee Brown and Ernest Hines of the Teamster Local Union #822 in Norfolk, Virginia before his calling to the ministry.
Rev. Boone has actively participated in a variety of civic and professional organizations in which he has always reflected concern about his fellow man.
The lesson Rev. Boone says that he has learned over the years is you must keep your enemies ahead of you.
Other than being the pastor of Celestial Baptist Church, Boone says the high point in his life is that all young people get an education. We must give real possibilities to all young people, regardless of their test scores.
He says he believes political power can improve the lives of people. If we do not recognize the skills of all people in America, we have failed.
Rev. Boone believes that social factors are causing hardship for every generation. We will not achieve anything unless we can specify strategies to combat our neighborhoods. God is not lacking in spiritual gifts. I want everyone to know that my divine influence comes from hearing the testimony of God’s word.view less