John Leconte

John Leconte was born and raised in a Christian home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Motivated by the fear of hell, he placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age. Later, however, John drifted from the Lord, seeking love and acceptance in other places. After experiencing a painful rejection that led to a season of depression, he came to the end of himself. Realizing that he could not save himself from despair, John returned to his Heavenly Father, repented of his sin, and submitted his life to the authority of Jesus Christ. In Him, John found the love and acceptance he had longed for.

In 1996, John immigrated to the United States with his mother and younger sister. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for 11 years, both as an enlisted sailor and a naval officer. John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is currently serving his third term as a non-staff elder, following a two-year sabbatical. Since 2023, he has also been training and equipping church leaders in Haiti.

John and his wife, Carmelle, were married in 2005. They live in Germantown, MD, with their two sons and have been members of Covenant Life Church since 2011.