Pastor Lena L. Middleton has been married to Eric for over 23 years. They have two children, Erica (23, University of Cincinnati) and Lawrence (22, Tuskegee University). Lena earned her B.S. in Organizational Leadership and her M.A. in Applied Sociology. With a passion for higher education, Lena spent several years as a leader in collegiate Student Affairs and teaching as an adjunct faculty member for local Indiana colleges. She also spent several years matriculating through the Higher Education Administration Doctoral program before accepting God’s call to leave the formal education setting and serve in healthcare.

As a result of that calling, Lena joined senior leadership ranks for a healthcare organization whose focus was caring for the senior citizens of Indianapolis. Lena led and was charged with launching multiple clinical sites in the Indianapolis region.

The opportunities helped to shape Lena’s view on leadership. She was the first African American female to serve in senior leadership within the country-wide organization.

Lena is a licensed and ordained minister who was called to plant and pastor New Spiritual Life Christian Church, where she is committed to preaching, teaching, and following the Great Commission.

With a community focus, Lena has fostered partnerships with other local pastors in events such as the Christian Debutante Cotillion, Youth Bible Institute, Peace Walks, 12 for 2 Preaching Explosion, and more. She has recently served on non-profit boards such as College Mentor for Kids, National Student Services Association, and the Northeast Corridor Faith Based Consortium Chair.

Lena continues to work passionately through ministry in New Spiritual Life. However, she and her husband Eric’s entrepreneurial efforts do not end with the church house. They are also one of few African American couples in Indianapolis to own and operate a thriving semi-trucking and real estate firm. Lena’s overall goal with these various platforms is to set a touchable example as she and Eric work to help other families design their roadmap to success.

Pastor Middleton Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/lena.wallacemiddleton

Live Interview Link  https://youtu.be/zr29ZfoRCg8

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