Meet our Pastor

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Dr. Leroy H. Izzard III hails from Hinesville, Georgia, and currently resides in Kernersville, North Carolina, with his wife and five of their seven children, along with their five cherished grandchildren.

As the Pastor of Southeast Church of Christ in Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Izzard is deeply committed to serving his community. In addition to his pastoral role, he is a Clinical Chaplain with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Kernersville VA Medical Center, and he also has served as chaplain at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, Dr. Izzard has held various chaplaincy positions, including roles at Humana Home Hospice and Kindred Home Healthcare and Hospice, both in Sanford, NC, and Trinity Glen Skilled Nursing Facility in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dr. Izzard's academic credentials are extensive. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, as well as a Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Master of Religious Education from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy from Rawlings Divinity School and a Doctor of Philosophy in Bible Exposition from Liberty University. Additionally, he has completed graduate certificates in Biblical and Theological Studies, Chaplaincy, and Bible Exposition.

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Izzard proudly served 22 years in the United States Army, where he was a member of the 1st Special Operations Command (ABN), 160th Special Operations Group (ABN), and 5th Special Forces Group (ABN). His military service includes six combat tours in Panama, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, during which he earned two Bronze Star Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, and eleven Army Commendation Medals, recognizing his honor and bravery.

Dr. Izzard’s diverse experiences in both ministry and military service uniquely equip him to guide and support the Southeast Church of Christ community in their spiritual journeys.