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Jeff Leake

Pastor Jeff Leake

About Jeff Leake

Pastor Emeritus
1964 - 2026

Jeff Leake served as the Lead Pastor of Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, PA, for more than 35 years. On February 7th, 2026, after preaching his last message, Pastor Jeff suffered a massive heart attack and passed away.

Jeff has helped parents over 30 new churches over the last 20 years, and many of these churches have reproduced, creating a movement of well over 100 new churches. He was the author of more than 5 books. He and his wife, Melodie, had been married for over 35 years and have five children and ten grandchildren.

Pastor Jeff has seen the face of Jesus and is worshiping at his feet. From this side of eternity, we get to join him. Psalm 34:18 promises us “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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Episodes with Jeff Leake.

Holy Spirit28m

Jeff Leake on Holy Spirit Baptism, Church Power, and Supernatural Partnership

Pastor Jeff Leake of Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joins Philip Cameron for a compelling conversation about the Holy Spirit baptism and why the church desperately needs it today. Jeff, who has pastored Allison Park Church for 31 years and has directly planted 32 churches since 1996, draws on decades of Spirit-led ministry to explain why so many Christians are living far below their potential. Citing a George Barna organization study revealing that over 60% of self-identified Christians in the United States don't believe the Holy Spirit is even a person, Jeff makes the case that doctrinal confusion about the Spirit is at the root of the church's diminished cultural influence. He unpacks the critical distinction between salvation and Spirit baptism using John chapter 20 and Acts chapter 1: "When you get saved, you get the Holy Spirit — when you get baptized in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit gets you." He also shares how his son David witnessed cataracts miraculously disappear after praying for a man in Nicaragua, a moment that transformed David's faith from obligation to passion. Jeff's book, Gateway to Supernatural Life, is available at shoptheword.com.

Jan 11 Jeff Leake