At the core of Joey Leviner, you find a servant of the community. His jobs with UPS and as a pastor makes it possible for him to fulfill this calling. He aims to provide a sacred space and time where spiritual formation can occur without the filter of religious professionals or institutional structures. This gathering of sinful saints is his heart and soul.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife & I served as therapeutic foster parents for over 10 years, so our family is beyond the borders of blood. However, we’re very close with our blood family.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I work at UPS, and I absolutely love the job. I love my customers and serving them is one of my favorite things to do.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Frothy Beard, and Accent on Wine are my top three.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
My whole life.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
John Bardunais (the music man)
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’m good right here in my own home town. Ain’t no sense in leaving if you’ve invested time in making Summerville the best place on Earth.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Braveheart and The Office
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Daylight waisted is gone forever.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I don’t have bucket list. I live each moment like it is my last, and I’ve found contentment and zeal in each one.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Queen or Wutang Clan
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Leviner Law Firm
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Eugene Peterson. We’d have a coffee from CCR on my front porch.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
All the little back streets between Main and Central. Walking or driving around them is one of the highlights of our week.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Older.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love reading a book while smoking a pipe and listening to Luciano Pavarotti.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Santorini, Greece.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I don’t have favorite days. I try to find rest and joy in each one. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Amanda Leviner
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Amanda Leviner
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Tea olive & wrestling mats
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Summerville, South Carolina
