Synetra Leaphart was born Synetra Evette Howard on July 14, 1965. She is an Atlanta native, reared with birth parents, the late Bishop John D. Howard and Missionary Johnnie Lee Howard, along with 12 other biological siblings.
She co-labored with her husband to found New Hope Christian Ministries in July 2001. The Lord has inspired her to develop several ministries within New Hope Cathedral, such as: My Sister My Keeper Women