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BLACK AUTHORS ROCK : AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS    
LESLIE
DILLARD
MINISTER
ON
THE
MOVE
A preacher’s kid from Huntsville, Alabama,
Leslie is always genuine and always serving.
Leslie is a #1 bestselling author, motivational
speaker, spoken word artist and playwright
currently living in the Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri area.  She officially retired from the U.S.
Army after 35 years of service in March 2018.
She has served in many capacities both
nationally and internationally.  Her last
assignment was the Deputy Assistant
Commandant of the US Army Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School at
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Leslie amasses a fan base wherever she goes.
She is involved in the community and works in
several ministries within her church and was
licensed for ministry in May 2018. Leslie works
diligently with the youth ministries wherever
she goes. While stationed in Germany, Leslie
served as the youth director at Volgelweh
Chapel. She is the administrator for the
Christian Education Ministry, co-director of the
Arts Ministry, a member of the youth ministry
staff and the Minister over Media at Still
Useable Ministries Church, Saint Robert,
Missouri.
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