The Gnostic Church and Academy of Lord Jesus Christ was founded by Brother Marty Leeds and his wife Jennifer and has been in operation since 2022. Brother Marty has been a working minister since 2011, and plays a special and extremely significant role as the academy’s head teacher, preacher and spiritual leader. Marty has earned a place in the hearts and minds of thousands over the last decade by showing the merits of what he teaches by leading by example and always keeping honor, integrity, dignity, a strong work ethic and honesty as his core values. Marty is a documentarian, investigative journalist, poet, musician, has written 10+ books, has had 2 successful podcasts, has made 12+ documentary films, and has 13 music records to his name. He has done public speaking engagements across Canada and the United States.