Alex Jackson
Edmond,OK
Summary
Dedicated United Methodist Minister with over 25 years of experience in leading churches and nurturing relationships within diverse communities. Expertise in developing partnerships and initiating impactful ministries that uplift vulnerable populations. Committed to collaborating with congregations and other partners to foster stronger community and create spaces of belonging. Passionate about sharing faith, leading worship and building healthy relationships that strenthen lives and communties.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
University of Central Oklahoma Wesley Campus Ministry
Edmond, OK
08.2022 - Current
Lead Pastor
Bethpage United Methodist Church
Bethpage, TN
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead weekly worship services. Created and led new weekly class/learning opportunity.
- Supported and helped to coordinate a weekly Feeding Program sharing food with hundreds of families. Formed partnership with local elementary school to supply shoes and provide backpack and school supplies to children in need.
- Ministered with homeless communities.
Lead Pastor
Barth Vernon United Methodist Church
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Charged with renewing and reviving a struggling urban church and working with blue collar and working poor families.
- Initiated numerous community engagement ministries including a weekly free breakfast program, House-less Resource Center and Cold Weather Station and Weekly Evening Program with meal/study/play opportunities for adults, youth and children.
- Lead weekly worship services and learning opportunities for the congregation. Partnered to offer a summer program for underserved and at-risk youth in diverse urban neighborhood. Ministered with those touched by prison complex - especially those on parole and those seeking community service hours.
Lead Pastor
McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Managed staff and programming. Created neighborhood feeding program to meet needs of poor and marginalized in community. Lead weekly worship services and learning opportunities for congregation.
- Ministered with members imprisoned in local county jails. Also, served as a director of ministerial district’s jail and prison ministry.
- (615) 305-2888
- Heyalexjackson@gmail.com
Lead Pastor
Barth Vernon United Methodist Church
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Created an after-school program for underserved children and youth in the church's urban neighborhood. Lead weekly worship services and learning opportunities for the congregation.
- Counseled members of all ages around spiritual needs and crisis situations.
- Ministered with those touched by prison complex - especially those on parole and those seeking community service hours.
Associate Pastor
Lebanon First United Methodist Church
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Worked with youth to grow spiritual awareness, to stir an appreciation for community engagement and service, and share the importance of social justice ministry. Planned several yearly retreat opportunities for youth including a week-long summer mission experience.
- Coordinated and lead educational opportunities for congregants, especially youth.
Education
Masters of Divinity -
The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - English/Communications
Lambuth University
Jackson, TNSkills
- Community Building
- Public Speaking
- Community Engagement
- Collaborative Partnership Building
- Event Coordination
- Mentoring
- Conflict Management
- Relationship Building
- Writing Skills
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director
University of Central Oklahoma Wesley Campus Ministry
08.2022 - Current
Lead Pastor
Bethpage United Methodist Church
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Pastor
Barth Vernon United Methodist Church
01.2011 - 01.2018
Lead Pastor
McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church
01.2005 - 01.2011
Lead Pastor
Barth Vernon United Methodist Church
01.2000 - 01.2005
Associate Pastor
Lebanon First United Methodist Church
01.1994 - 01.2000
Masters of Divinity -
The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Communications
Lambuth University