Pastor Leandra Soto Lopez
NO EXIT !
GOD SAID RELEASE
Leandra rededicated her life to the Lord on her living room floor in 2012. She has faced many adversities, turmoils, and tribulations as a child that led her to the streets at 12 years old, where she learned to survive.
Leandra is a survivor of mental, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She exhibits the strength and courage the Lord has given her in her book, No Exit! God said, “Released!” proving that no matter how horrible the situation was, it had no power to keep her bound.
Today, Leandra’s life is a living testament to God’s power to transform. Leandra is dedicated to impacting others with the love of God through His powerful Word (the Bible).
Ministry and Service Highlights:
● 2013: Leandra directed House of Ray, a ministry focused on restoring broken women through the Word of God, prayer, counseling, and additional outside support to rebuild their lives.
● 2013–Present: Leandra has co-labored with her husband, Pastor Pompilio Lopez, serving various communities and in Mexico through international outreach.
● 2014: She assisted Pastor Pompilio with ministry at Downey Manor Convalescent Home, serving the elderly with the Word of God and prayer.
● 2016: Leandra graduated from a two-year discipleship ministerial licensing program at In The Hands of God.
● She also received the Championship Leadership Recognition Award for her efforts and contributions to society,
presented by Dr. Linda Robinson, Dr. Robin Lococo, and Dr. Clyde Rivers.
● 2017: Leandra received the Community Ambassadors Award for her devotion and commitment to serving others.
● She began directing the In The Hands of God Women’s Ministry called “Love Never Fails,” which she continues to lead.
● 2019: Leandra received a certificate of recognition from My Gathering Place International for her work as a coordinator for ministerial events in Tijuana, Baja California.
● 2021: She directed Fresh Rhema, a program empowering women through the Word of God.
● She began co-laboring alongside her husband, Pastor Pompilio Lopez, in the cities of Culiacán, Mazatlán, and Navolato, Sinaloa, a ministry she continues to serve.
● 2023–Present: Leandra directs the In The Hands of God Women’s Ministry called “Love Never Fails” in the cities of Culiacán and Navolato, Sinaloa.
● 2024:
» Leandra received a Certificate of Appreciation for supporting the Inspire JC initiative led by Jackeline Cacho.
» She also received the Enriching Lives Los Angeles County Commendation from the Inspire JC Inspire Tour 2024.
» Additionally, she was awarded the California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition for her contributions to Inspire JC Inspire 2024.
Academic Achievements:
● 2009: Leandra received her Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Child Development.
● 2013: She earned her Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
Personal Motto:
“You are not defined by what has inflicted you, but by who created you—God Almighty!”
In this book, I share my life experiences as a child, teenager, and young woman, along with the profound impact they had on my life. I reflect on the circumstances I had no control over and the wrong choices I made, as well as the unhealthy memories that flooded my mind, heart, and soul—memories I struggled to let go of.
Through these pages, I invite you to see that you do not have to be trapped by a past that cannot be changed. There is hope in Jesus Christ. He offers a second chance to live as though you had never experienced abuse, unforeseen trauma, heartache, wounds, pain, depression, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, or any other affliction.
My prayer for you, as you read this book, is that you will release all that has afflicted your life and let go of the damage it has caused you mentally, emotionally, and physically. May you find the courage to lay it all to rest, so you can flourish as you were always meant to—since the foundation of the earth.
Know this: your past no longer has the power to cripple your future, because you no longer live there. May this book help you embrace that truth and realize it is time for a fresh start.
Exodus 8:1
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh and say to him, “Thus says the Lord: LET MY PEOPLE GO, that they may serve Me.”
