Pastor Pettaway is a member of Calvary Alliance of Churches and Ministries under the leadership of Prelate Bishop B. Courtney McBath, and presiding Bishop Carlton C. McLeod.
Leon has been the Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Church since 1998. He is the founder and president of HOPE Ministries, Inc. Leon and his wife, Sheila, are the owners of Pettaway & Pettaway, Enterprise, LLC.
Leon believes leaders are readers and is an avid reader. His favorite author is John C. Maxwell. Leon has collected over eight hundred motivational quotes and uses them to inspire himself and others. His greatest passion is teaching the gospel of the Kingdom and developing leaders. He participates in physical fitness and recreational activities. He enjoys spectator sports including football and basketball. Also, enjoys his family and spending vacations with Sheila at the beach.
Leon makes his home in North Prince George, VA with his wife of over 40 years, Sheila. They have two daughters, Sheilon and Jessica.
Two crowning and rewarding achievements were his 2010 mission trip to Kenya, Africa and in 2016 Leon became a member of the John Maxwell Team as a Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker.