Lester "J.R." McCoy

Lester A McCoy II was born in Tampa, FL where he currently resides, and attended Hillsborough High where he graduated with Honors. Brother McCoy continued his education at Johnson & Wales University North Miami Campus where he received an AS Degree in Culinary Arts and a BS in Food Service Management. While at Johnson and Wales, Brother McCoy was called by God to help his people on campus and with the help of others began Takers By Force Ministries.  This ministry sought to introduce Christ to some and reintroduce Christ in to the lives of young people that have fallen away, offering the love and hope that can only be found in Christ.

After college Brother McCoy returned to Tampa and began his career in Youth Development with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay as a Program Director. During this time he also served as a Substitute Teacher, Mentor, Sunday School Teacher and the Youth Minister of the Highland Ave Church of Christ in Tampa, FL. To date Brother McCoy is a DJJ ERC Program Coordinator at FBCH One More Child, a Private Chef and serves faithfully at the 5th Ave Church of Christ in St. Petersburg, FL.