DOUGLAS L. JACKSON
MONTROSS
Summary
Dedicated Associate Pastor with extensive experience in pastoral care, sermon delivery, and community engagement. Proven strength in leadership development and effective communication. Enhanced community engagement and spiritual growth within congregations. Skilled in fostering supportive environments through outreach initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
King George Church Of God
King George, Virginia
06.2008 - 09.2025
- Implemented outreach initiatives that significantly increased community engagement among unchurched and inactive residents.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to foster stronger church support and involvement.
- Conducted pastoral care visits providing essential emotional support and guidance to community members.
- Facilitated Bible study sessions encouraging in-depth discussions and spiritual exploration.
- Managed daily upkeep of law collection ensuring resource availability for library patrons.
Associate Pastor
Crossroad Christian Church
St. Leonard, USA
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Organized community outreach programs, enhancing church engagement and fostering relationships within the community.
- Delivered weekly sermons to congregation members with engaging messages.
- Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for church events, mobilizing community members and strengthening church connections.
- Led Bible study sessions, encouraging participation and discussion among attendees.
- Developed youth outreach programs, providing children in the community with spiritual guidance and support.
- Officiated funeral services as needed.
Law Specialist
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Fredericksburg, Virginia
09.2021 - Current
- Responded to customer legal concerns via phone, email, and in person.
- Planned and organized educational classes in collaboration with legal aid and law firms.
- Educated customers on law library resources to enhance access to information.
- Managed daily upkeep of law collection, ensuring resource availability.
- Monitored budget for law specialists and ordered publications from Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Attended weekly and monthly staff training sessions for professional growth.
Paralegal Supervisor
Prince George's County Circuit Court
Upper Marlboro, USA
09.2001 - 09.2021
- Provided friendly supportive service to the general public, judges, and magistrates of the Family Division.
- Supervise a team of five paralegals, manage the daily functions of the unit, organize work schedules, assign caseloads for staff, quality control staff's work production, prepare, review and stamp court orders for Judges and Magistrates.
- Attended monthly managers' meetings, reporting weekly unit concerns and progress to the Director of the Family Division.
- Prepared monthly scheduling and status conferences calendar, monthly and quarterly caseload reports, and managed financial database in Excel while coordinating with departmental heads for strategic planning to enhance customer service and facilitate the annual Maryland National Adoption Day event.
- Completed various tasks assigned by management to ensure unit efficiency.
Youth Counselor
Alternative for Youths & Families
Calvert County, USA
07.1999 - 09.2001
- Supervised six male youths overnight in a boys group home, ensuring safety and support.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote emotional well-being among youth.
- Organized recreational activities to enhance social skills and teamwork.
- Submitted reports regarding the youth’s behavior and progress.
Education
Certification - Christian Counseling
Presence College/ Shakeid Ministries International
02.2026
B.S. - Legal Studies/Family Law
Purdue Global University (f/k/a Kaplan University)
06.2012
Ordained Minister - undefined
Virginia Church of God Organization
12.2019
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Pastoral care
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Legal research
- Westlaw
Pastoral Experience
- Associate Pastor, King George Church Of God, King George, VA, 2008-06-01, 2025-09-01, Implemented outreach initiatives that significantly increased community engagement among unchurched and inactive residents., Coordinated community outreach programs to foster stronger church support and involvement., Conducted pastoral care visits providing essential emotional support and guidance to community members., Facilitated Bible study sessions encouraging in-depth discussions and spiritual exploration., Managed daily upkeep of law collection ensuring resource availability for library patrons.
- Associate Pastor, Crossroad Christian Church, St. Leonard, MD, 1998-01-01, 2005-01-01, Organized community outreach programs, enhancing church engagement and fostering relationships within the community., Delivered weekly sermons to congregation members with engaging messages., Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions., Coordinated volunteer efforts for church events, mobilizing community members and strengthening church connections., Led Bible study sessions, encouraging participation and discussion among attendees., Developed youth outreach programs, providing children in the community with spiritual guidance and support., Officiated funeral services as needed.
Timeline
Law Specialist
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
09.2021 - Current
Associate Pastor
King George Church Of God
06.2008 - 09.2025
Paralegal Supervisor
Prince George's County Circuit Court
09.2001 - 09.2021
Youth Counselor
Alternative for Youths & Families
07.1999 - 09.2001
Associate Pastor
Crossroad Christian Church
01.1998 - 01.2005
Certification - Christian Counseling
Presence College/ Shakeid Ministries International
B.S. - Legal Studies/Family Law
Purdue Global University (f/k/a Kaplan University)
Ordained Minister - undefined
Virginia Church of God Organization