In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with missionary and church leader Dr. Leoanto Mohamad, joining the show from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dr. Leoanto shares a dramatic, life-transforming encounter with Jesus that took place when he was 19 years old while working on a construction project over 50 feet high. After slipping off the side of the building, he cried out to God, and in a miraculous moment, felt an angel lift him back to safety, marking a radical Damascus Road salvation experience where he surrendered his heart to Christ on the spot.
Dr. Leoanto opens up about the initial rejection he faced during his five years in Bible school when leaders struggled to understand his CEO-style approach to ministry, long seasons of fasting, and broad global vision. Rather than stopping him, that rejection catapulted him to travel across continents from bus trips in South America to establishing a long-term home in Southeast Asia. Married for 10 years to his Cambodian-Chinese wife, an accountant by trade, Dr. Leoanto reflects on the lessons of humility drawn from the story of Jonah while serving in a predominantly Buddhist nation[5]. If you are navigating painful rejection, feeling called to step into the unknown, or seeking to remain humble in leadership, Dr. Leoanto's inspiring testimony will deeply strengthen your faith!
Guest's Bio
Dr. Leoanto Mohamad is an international Christian speaker dedicated to equipping young people and developing future leaders for service. His ministry emphasizes leadership development, youth empowerment, missions, and training for emerging pastors and ministers. He has organized numerous conferences and training events across Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, working in countries like Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, India, and Nepal. As the founder of All Nations EQUIPPING Network, Dr. Mohamad collaborates with churches and ministries to mentor and train young leaders. His vision is to inspire courageous and faith-filled individuals who will serve their communities and spread the message of Jesus Christ. Through various programs, he fosters strong relationships among churches and ministries across Asia and beyond.