Jacob Jackson
Richmond
Summary
Experienced pastor offering 10 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
ECG, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
Pastor
Covenant Life Church
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided pastoral care to church members and their families, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times and regular life occurrences.
- Provided spiritual care through preaching, teaching, visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms.
- Created a small group ministry and discipled small group leaders.
Teaching Pastor
CenterPoint Church
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered engaging sermons (I hope) that inspired reflection and application of biblical principles in daily life.
- Managed volunteer teams effectively, recruiting individuals with diverse skill sets to serve in various church functions.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop relevant and impactful sermon series.
- Led small groups for various age groups, fostering a supportive environment for spiritual exploration and growth.
Grocery Team Lead
Target
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Led team training sessions on new product offerings, enhancing overall staff knowledge and expertise in grocery products.
- Implemented effective merchandising techniques to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive work environment for learning and growth.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health codes, regulations, and company policies in the execution of daily tasks within the grocery department.
Pastoral Intern
Bear Swamp Baptist Church
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered sermons weekly with goal of increasing the church's biblical literacy and faithfulness.
- Oversaw all ministry leaders and their ministries.
- Taught Wednesday night Bible study to our senior members.
- Discipled men in their walk with Christ.
Youth Pastor
North Wake Church
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Built authentic relationships with youth and parents.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 20.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
Education
Master of Divinity - Christian Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.2012
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Disciple-making
- Biblical Knowledge
- Administration skills
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Network Engineer
ECG, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Pastor
Covenant Life Church
03.2020 - 05.2023
Grocery Team Lead
Target
09.2018 - 02.2020
Teaching Pastor
CenterPoint Church
07.2018 - 03.2020
Pastoral Intern
Bear Swamp Baptist Church
07.2016 - 07.2018
Youth Pastor
North Wake Church
06.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Divinity - Christian Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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