Career
Lewis was educated in a school in Walthamstow. He began his career as an administrative officer in the civil service, then studied Theology & Pastoral Studies at Middlesex University before being ordained in 1990. He later worked at HM Prison Woodhill in Milton Keynes.
In 2002 Lewis became Executive Director of Eastside Young Leaders Academy, based in Newham, east London, after being inspired by a scheme in the USA (YLA). He visited this academy with 3 of his loyal boys, 2 of whom are still currently part of the organisation (Razak Farley & Anthony Wright) The aim of the charity is to improve the lives of young black males to prevent them turning to crime. It offers academic coaching and mentoring from successful black businessmen. Lewis' personal aim is: "We see no shortage of young black males in the courtrooms, so my vision is to seek to prepare as many as possible for the boardrooms." The charity received national recognition from The Guardian newspaper in December 2007.
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