Rev. Lockett was educated in the Philadelphia school system and graduated from Germantown High School. After graduating from high school, Rev. Lockett attended Lincoln University for one year and then entered the workforce. He returned to college sometime later, where he graduated from Geneva College (CUTS) with a degree in Biblical Studies. He then furthered his education and ministry training at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he earned a degree in Urban Missions. Rev. Lockett was ordained by the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana, in March 2008.

Rev. Lockett worked for over 23 years in the transportation field as a tractor-trailer driver. He obtained employment with the Bucks County Department of Corrections, where he was employed as a corrections officer until August 2020. Rev. Lockett served in ministry at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia under the leadership of Bishop and Pastor Grannum. During these years, Rev. Lockett was the leader of many different ministries and groups. At this time, Rev. Lockett is the founder and pastor of Maranatha Ministries, a ratified congregation in the movement of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana.