Elder Paul R. Lester, Jr. is a third generation minister of the Gospel, as well as an itinerant speaker and a lifelong musician. He accepted the call into ministry in 1997, working with the Youth and Young Adult ministries at his home church, Bethany Tabernacle, in New Castle, IN. He then went on to serve in the ranks of leadership within the ISPYPU umbrella of the ABSA (of PAW). During his years in ministry, he has worked closely with pastors and church leaders.

 

Elder Lester is a former assistant pastor and pastoral team lead, most recently serving as an ordained Elder in the Empowered Life Network (formerly Empowerment Centre), under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin T. Moore III. One of his passions is developing ministry and leaders. Elder Lester works energetically to minister healing to the Body of Christ. Senior leaders describe him as "dynamic" and "prolific," with "a keen eye on the future of the Church."

 

Elder Paul's also has a love for economics and to see believers in the kingdom debt free and better stewards of financial wealth. This burden caused Paul to spear head, PRL Credit Solutions and The People's Cookie of Indianapolis. A father of a 7-year-old daughter, Paul resides in Indianapolis, IN.