A pastor, financial strategist, and visionary leader serving faith communities across all 50 states. 7-figure income earner. MBA Finance. Founder of Ascension Leadership. On a mission to align God's people with biblical financial freedom.
An outstanding and trusted leader in the financial services industry with a proven track record of success. As Executive Chairman for the Global Financial Impact platform, Pastor Leland has spent the last decade earning a 7-figure income while transforming the financial lives of faith communities across America.
In 2015, he and his wife Wazhma Jamiat co-founded Ascension Leadership Inc. — a firm that has since expanded to all 50 states, serving clients from every walk of life with strategies rooted in biblical stewardship and sound financial planning.
GFI's Faith Division exists to empower pastors and congregations with financial strategies rooted in God's Word. We believe financial freedom is not just a blessing — it's a biblical mandate.
Every strategy is custom-built around your family, your faith, and your future. No cookie-cutter plans. Pure stewardship.
Tax-efficient strategies that ensure your retirement is as purposeful as your ministry. Built for the long game.
Guaranteed income streams that protect your family when markets are uncertain. Contractual certainty — God-given peace of mind.
Tax-advantaged growth with full downside protection. Build cash value and a legacy — completely tax-free.
Shield the assets God has entrusted to you from taxes, volatility, and the unexpected. What He's blessed stays blessed.
Term, whole, and universal solutions that protect your family and build the inheritance your children's children will inherit.
A transformative curriculum for congregations — financial literacy, generosity culture, and biblical wealth principles for the entire church family.
A deep conversation about your financial situation, goals, family, and faith values.
A custom plan built around your mission — aligned with God's Word and sound financial principles.
Plain language presentation. You understand exactly what, why, and how — then you decide.
Annual reviews, life event updates, and a direct line to Pastor Leland whenever you need guidance.
Whether you're a pastor looking to bring financial literacy to your congregation, or a family ready to build lasting wealth aligned with your faith — Pastor Leland is ready to serve you. No pressure. No jargon. Just transformation.