OUR Leadership

Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson

Lead Pastor

Rev. Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is a graduate of Dorsey High School, completed his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College with a B.A. in sociology, received his Master’s in Social Welfare from UCLA, and his Doctorate in Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Pastor Charles, received his license to preach in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and served as the Pastor of Corona Community AME Church for nearly 13 years, taking a congregation of approximately 40 members, and growing it to more than 400 members, 15 outreach ministries, and a thriving ministry in the Inland Empire.

Rev. Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson is one of the founders and Chair of the Social Work Department at California Baptist University, serving with great distinction in the education and preparation of the social justice warriors of tomorrow. Rev. Dr. Lee-Johnson is the CEO of National Family Life and Education Center and provides consultation services locally and nationally empowering and encouraging “at-promise” individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Rev.Dr. Lee-Johnson is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations, and his unique style of engagement makes him one of the most sought after preachers and presenters of our time.

Following God’s call, In 2020, Pastor Charles left his “comfort zone” in the AME Church, and launched The Life Church (TLC) in Riverside, CA. The TLC ministry is a non-denominational, multi-generational, cross-cultural, biblical rooted ministry, equipping followers with the information and inspiration to live “THE LIFE” God has called them to. TLC is a justice-oriented church, promoting and fighting for the justice and rights of the marginalized, oppressed, and disenfranchised.

Monalisa Lee-Johnson

First Lady

Monalisa Lee-Johnson is a Southern California native, raised in Los Angeles. She now makes her home in Chino Hills, CA. Her family is from Belize, Central America. She is the eldest of her 3 siblings and they are the first generation Americans of the family.
First Lady Monalisa and Pastor Charles are the loving parents of five children: Chacity, Jazmine, Destiny, Ajamn, and Kokayi; and grandparents of three adorable grandchildren: Darrel Jones, Zuri Miles, and Zion Wheeler.

First Lady Monalisa served as a ministerial leader within the AME Church for nearly 13 years, as she and Pastor Charles led and grew Corona Community AME Church in Corona, CA. First Lady Monalisa is a powerful Missionary, Women’s leader, and Sunday School teacher for teens. She has been saved for over 25 years, and loves to share how God can save and transform the lives of the depressed, discouraged, and downtrodden. First Lady Monalisa has worked in the area of Human Resources for more than 20 years, and often leads workshops on interviewing, life skills, and job readiness.

First Lady Lee-Johnson has a strong call to minister to hurting women; encouraging them through her own experiences. One of her favorite scriptures is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight”.

Sheldon Kennedy III

Associate Pastor, Church Operations

Sheldon, newlywed to Desirae Kennedy, serves his community through various outlets including NFLEC where he mentors and trains inner city youth to face the new emerging difficulties of life. He is also a minister on staff at The Life Church, serving under Rev. Dr. Charles Lee Johnson. Sheldon preaches and teaches to seek the lost and teach the found. With a firm understanding of his purpose in the Kingdom of God, being multi-talented he is able to minister on a multi-generational level as well as assisting with the men’s ministry.

Sheldon knew he was called to ministry after seeing a newspaper article about a child who died in a drowning accident at the same age as he was when he had a drowning accident. “It hit me”, he said “why am I here, what was the difference between that kid and me.” So after praying and really thinking about it, the revelation came. He is here to make a difference.

He is here to be an agent of change and make a difference to advance the Kingdom of God. Once receiving that revelation, he desired to seek God first and really live out Matthew 6:33, “Seeking first the kingdom of God.”

Michael A. Williams

Associate Pastor, Evangelism and Outreach

Bishop Michael Williams is a creative thinker and an innovative leader, one of the cutting-edge Bible teachers of today that speaks to cross-cultural people. The message of loving God and loving others has resonated throughout churches and gatherings all over the globe. For over 30 years, he has helped tens of thousands of people find hope and restoration, through Jesus Christ. As the pastor of New Beginnings Family Worship Center, It was his goal and vision to create a ministry that will equip members with practical teaching from the Word of God and will inspire and motivate their everyday lives. This teaching promotes healthy relationships and an active Christ centered life-style.

It was in 2008 that he was ordained a Bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy, but still prefers to be referred to as ‘Pastor Mike’. Since being ordained, he has written materials on leadership development, small group ministry, and the Characteristics of a Growing Church, which has helped many churches experience exponential growth.

Pastor Mike’s educational journey includes Kennedy King College in Chicago, mentoring from the late Bishop Alexander Williams as well as the late Dr. Michael Mitchell. He is also mentored by Rev. Pagel Williams of Glorious Life Worship Center in Chicago, IL. He has received training from the late Miles Monroe, the late Ravi Zacharias, John Maxwell and others. He also attended Gorden Conwell Theological Seminary where he began his journey for his Masters of Divinity. He is currently working on his Masters at Christian Life Center in San Diego Ca. Although committed to education and training, ultimately, Pastor Mike credits his success in ministry to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

When not ministering, and leading, Pastor Mike enjoys spending time with his growing family; his beautiful wife Sharon Williams, their six children, and six grandchildren; Michele and her husband Travis, their two children Savannah and Travis Jr. Michael ll, his wife April and their four children, Michael lll, Madison, Maliyah, and Maghen. As well as his other children, Melodie, Matthew, Shawn, and Sha’Kasia.

Favorite quote: “Your blessings are your tools, not your trophies”

Rosita Dozier

Minister

Rosita Dozier is a native of Little Rock Arkansas, currently living in Riverside, California.

Rosita’s life changed August 7, 1981, when she gave her life to Christ. That event set her life on a path of studying and learning all that she could about God and his son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The first six years were set aside for intensive spiritual training (discipleship) under the teaching and pastoral ministry of Robert E. Smith, Sr., pastor of the Word of Outreach Christian Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her training included learning how to pray, how to study the scriptures, outreach, teaching, and full-time ministry. The overall focus of the training was to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. Thus, living the overcoming life is more than a concept to Rosita; it is a way of life.

Rosita was ordained by Pastor J. Faraja Kafela, who was later ordained a Bishop. She served with him in ministry for five years at Imani Temple in Pomona, California. She also served for seven years under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson at Corona Community AME Church, and currently serves with him at The Life Church Riverside. Teaching women is her top priority, she conducts bible studies, and has been teaching about living the overcoming life for over 30 years.

Rosita has written articles for church newsletters, helped pastors put oral messages into print, edited and formatted several books, by a local pastor, for publishing. Her first published project “There is a Message to the Overcomer”, was published by Xulon Press. She is currently working on her fifth book and hopes to have it published by summer of 2023. She writes often and looks forward to writing many more books to the glory of God.