Leland Rubin | Faith Division | GFI Global Financial Impact
GFI Global · Faith Division · San Jose, CA

Pastor Leland Rubin

Executive Chairman · GFI Faith Division · Ascension Leadership

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.

50
States Served
10+
Yrs Leadership
MBA
Finance · GGU
7-Fig
Income Earner
Faith-Based Financial Freedom 7 Stewardship Steps Pastors & Parishioners All 50 States
About Pastor Leland

A Trusted Leader
in Faith & Finance

"Pastor Leland doesn't just teach finance — he empowers you to think differently, move wisely, and build confidently."

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.

Executive Chairman — GFI Faith Division
Global Financial Impact · 2015–Present · San Jose, CA
Leading the faith-based financial freedom movement across all 50 states
CEO & Co-Founder — Ascension Leadership Inc.
Founded 2015 with Wazhma Jamiat · Self-Employed
Financial needs analysis, asset accumulation, estate preservation, college & emergency funds
Vice President — Granite Solutions Groupe, Inc.
Nov 2012 – Oct 2016 · San Francisco, CA
Financial services recruiting & staffing across banking, investments, brokerage & insurance
MBA — Finance & Financial Management Services
Golden Gate University · 2013
BS in Business Management — University of Phoenix
Pastor Leland Rubin
10+
Years in Finance
The GFI Faith Division

Biblical Stewardship
for God's People

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.

// Our Mission
To become the leading inspirational marketing financial company, empowering 100 million families to achieve financial independence — enabling congregations to expand their outreach and fulfill their spiritual missions.
"A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children."
Proverbs 13:22
7 Stewardship Steps
1
Congregational Financial Literacy
Tailored education and resources that raise the financial IQ of entire congregations.
2
Building Reserves Strategically
Structured planning to eliminate high-cost liabilities and build lasting reserves.
3
Fostering Congregational Generosity
Increased giving culture that enables powerful missions and outreach.
4
Strategic Financial Stability
Driving growth through smart investments and long-term financial planning.
5
Pastoral Financial Support
Guiding pastors' personal financial wellbeing — retirement, debt, and beyond.
6
Empowered Stewardship Decisions
Equipping members to make wise, informed financial decisions in God's name.
7
Legacy & Wealth Transfer
Building inheritance plans that carry God's blessing to the next generation.
Financial Services

Protecting What
God Has Blessed You With

Every strategy is custom-built around your family, your faith, and your future. No cookie-cutter plans. Pure stewardship.

01📈
Retirement Planning

Tax-efficient strategies that ensure your retirement is as purposeful as your ministry. Built for the long game.

02🛡️
Annuities

Guaranteed income streams that protect your family when markets are uncertain. Contractual certainty — God-given peace of mind.

03💡
Indexed Universal Life

Tax-advantaged growth with full downside protection. Build cash value and a legacy — completely tax-free.

04🏛️
Wealth Protection

Shield the assets God has entrusted to you from taxes, volatility, and the unexpected. What He's blessed stays blessed.

05👨‍👩‍👧
Life Insurance

Term, whole, and universal solutions that protect your family and build the inheritance your children's children will inherit.

06✝️
Church Stewardship Program

A transformative curriculum for congregations — financial literacy, generosity culture, and biblical wealth principles for the entire church family.

Stories of Transformation

Real Lives,
Real Freedom

Pastor Leland delivered an extraordinary presentation at our church. His message was both powerful and practical — sharing principles that have profoundly blessed not only our family but our entire church family. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. This is truly a message every believer needs to hear.
Antoine A.
Lead Pastor · 2:TEN Church
The GFI Church Stewardship Program has been a transformative blessing. Through its guidance, I've been able to reach leaders in my church and community, leveraging financial strategies rooted in biblical principles. We now see our congregation walking confidently on the path to financial well-being.
Nikki W.
Church Leader & GFI Member
Working with Pastor Leland has been nothing short of transformational. His expertise completely reconstructed my financial infrastructure. He equipped me with powerful strategies I'd never considered before. I now have a stronger foundation, clearer direction, and the tools to build lasting wealth.
Community Member
GFI Client · San Jose, CA
How We Work

The Path to
Financial Freedom

I
Discovery

A deep conversation about your financial situation, goals, family, and faith values.

II
Strategy Build

A custom plan built around your mission — aligned with God's Word and sound financial principles.

III
Clear Debrief

Plain language presentation. You understand exactly what, why, and how — then you decide.

IV
Ongoing Partnership

Annual reviews, life event updates, and a direct line to Pastor Leland whenever you need guidance.

Begin Your Journey

Your Financial
Freedom Starts Here

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.

God Favored Individuals (GFI) · 2797 Clara Smith Place · San Jose, CA 95135
Direct: 925-286-6292
Pastor Leland Rubin
GFI Global Financial Impact · Faith Division · San Jose, CA

Securities and investment advisory services offered through GFI Global Financial Impact. The GFI Faith Division is an independent brand created to serve faith communities. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. © 2025 Leland Rubin · Ascension Leadership Inc. All Rights Reserved.