Grow Your Emotional Health

08/08/2026

Life in on Mission

08/05/2026

Leonard R. Stewart is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grow Your Emotional Health, a faith-based organization dedicated to transforming lives by integrating emotional intelligence, biblical truth, and practical life principles. As an executive leader, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Leonard provides the strategic vision behind the organization’s mission to equip individuals, families, churches, schools, and businesses with the tools needed to build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop healthy leaders. With more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and executive leadership experience, Leonard has successfully built and managed businesses while mentoring leaders, developing high-performing teams, and creating systems that foster sustainable growth. His leadership philosophy is centered on integrity, servant leadership, innovation, and empowering others to reach their God-given potential.
A recognized advocate for emotional health and leadership development, Leonard has authored Growing Big Hearts: Emotional Intelligence for Families, Beyond the Storm: Emotional Intelligence for Teens, and is the co-author of Aligned in Purpose. Through books, speaking engagements, podcasts, leadership training, and educational initiatives, he has dedicated his career to helping people develop the emotional and spiritual foundations necessary to thrive in every area of life.
Under Leonard’s leadership, Grow Your Emotional Health is expanding into a comprehensive educational platform that provides books, digital courses, coaching, certifications, homeschool resources, leadership development, counseling support, podcasts, and community outreach initiatives. His long-term vision is to establish Grow Your Emotional Health as a globally recognized organization that equips millions of people with practical, faith-based resources for emotional wellness, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
Leonard’s commitment to serving others is rooted in his personal faith and his passion for seeing lives transformed. He believes that true success is measured not only by achievement but by the lasting impact made in the lives of others. Through strategic leadership, innovative education, and a commitment to excellence, he continues to lead Grow Your Emotional Health toward becoming a global movement dedicated to restoring hope, strengthening families, and equipping future generations.
Leonard and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for fifteen years and are blessed with five children and two granddaughters. Together, they are committed to advancing the mission of Grow Your Emotional Health and empowering people around the world to live emotionally healthy, purpose-driven lives.

08/05/2026

Stephanie J. Stewart serves as the Director of Worship and Women’s Ministry for Growing Your Emotional Health, where she provides leadership in worship, spiritual formation, and discipleship, helping individuals discover healing, hope, and purpose through a deeper relationship with Christ. With over two decades of ministry experience, Stephanie has served alongside her husband in pastoral leadership, worship ministry, counseling, and mentoring. Her heart for people is evident in her commitment to encouraging women, strengthening families, and creating Christ-centered environments where people can grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. She has a gift for connecting biblical truth with everyday life, inspiring others to walk in faith, freedom, and emotional wholeness. Stephanie is also a multiple business owner and the owner of Hair & Body Mechanix in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to her ministry and business leadership,

08/04/2026

Please welcome our Director of Education Cathryn Stewart to the Grow Your Emotional Health family.

Cathryn Stewart serves as the Director of Education for Growing Your Emotional Health, where she leads the development of programs and curriculum that foster emotional, spiritual, and personal growth. With over fifty years in education, she has dedicated her life to equipping students, parents, and educators with the tools and confidence to thrive. Cathryn taught for thirty years at Trinity Christian Academy, holds a master’s in education, is a state-certified teacher, and is Florida Christian Certified. She is also the founder of CFS Tutoring Services, where she provides educational consulting, homeschool support, curriculum guidance, and American Sign Language instruction. Her lifelong passion for learning and discipleship continues to impact generations, helping people grow academically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

08/04/2026

Pleased to welcome Pastor Tim Patterson to Grow Your Emotional Health family .

Timothy C. Patterson is a respected pastor, denominational leader, and church strategist with decades of ministry experience. He most recently served as Executive Director - Treasurer of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, where from 2015 to 2024 he championed church health, evangelism, and church planting. Before leading in Michigan, he served as Senior Pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and previously served with the North American Mission Board as a national mobilizer. He has pastored churches in Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma, and held leadership roles including president of the Florida Baptist Pastors’ Conference and trustee of The Baptist College of Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree from Criswell College and his Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies, with additional theological studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is now serving as executive director of Growing Your Emotional Health, providing strategic leadership to advance the organization’s mission of equipping individuals, families, churches, schools, and communities with practical, faith-based tools for emotional and spiritual growth. He and his wife, Sabrina, share over four decades of marriage and are blessed with two sons and five grandchildren. His life and ministry continue to reflect a deep commitment to serving Christ, equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and faithfully proclaiming the Gospel.

06/29/2026

joine us for a live opportunity event this Thursday come in person or hop on the zoom.

06/20/2026

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