About Us
Our Story
Seize the Moment Mission Outreach began with a passion to reach people in need and demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ through action, service, and compassion.
What started as a calling to serve has grown into a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to impacting communities locally and internationally. Through mission trips, disaster relief efforts, community outreach programs, and child sponsorship initiatives, we strive to bring hope and practical help to those who need it most.
We believe that faith should be lived out through service. Each mission trip, outreach effort, and act of generosity is an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
We’re not waiting for the perfect time—we’re seizing the moment.
Our Core Values
Faith
Everything we do begins and ends with Jesus.
Obedience
Saying “yes” when God says “go.”
Compassion
Serving others with love, humility, and grace.
Community
We are stronger together—one body, one mission.
Transformation
We believe God uses every act of service to change hearts and lives.
Leadership
Apostle Leroy Blackwood Sr.
President
Apostle Leroy Blackwood Sr. leads Seize the Moment Mission Outreach with over 30 years of pastoral experience and more than 20 years of mission leadership. His passion for serving others and spreading the Gospel is the foundation upon which the organization was built.
He has served as a pastor for over 25 years and is deeply committed to spreading the Gospel through service and outreach. Apostle Blackwood founded Seize the Moment with a vision to inspire believers to step into their purpose and serve others with compassion.
For more than 15 years, he has led mission trips that bring practical help and spiritual encouragement to communities in need. His leadership is rooted in faith, integrity, and a deep desire to see lives transformed through the love of Christ.
Terry-Lee Blackwood
Vice President & Mission Trip Coordinator
Terry-Lee Blackwood serves as Vice President and Mission Trip Coordinator, overseeing the planning and coordination of mission trips from start to finish.
Her passion for missions began when she took her first mission trip at just 16 years old. Since then, she has dedicated her life to serving others and helping organize meaningful mission experiences for volunteers.
Terry-Lee manages trip logistics, volunteer coordination, fundraising efforts, and on-site operations to ensure that every mission trip is impactful and well organized.
She holds a degree in Business Administration, which allows her to bring structure, strategic planning, and strong leadership to the organization. Terry-Lee is passionate about creating opportunities for people to grow spiritually while making a real difference in the lives of others.