Jalontae L. Harris
Starkville,Mississippi
Summary
Pastoral leader with a strong foundation in biblical teaching, counseling, and church service leadership. Brings steady experience coordinating programs, overseeing auxiliaries, and guiding youth and adult discipleship while supporting church growth through clear preaching and ministry care.
Mission: "IMPACT"
Using the Word of God to impact the Mental, Physical, Spiritual and Social aspects of our community as well as the life of our Church.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Macedonia M. B. Church
Collins, MS
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Presided over church services/revivals
- Taught weekly bible study for youth and adults
- Conducted counseling sessions to provide spiritual guidance and support to individuals
- Coordinated community events and activities to foster member engagement and unity
- Advocated for local, state, and national Baptist conventions to strengthen community ties
- Managed church groups and committees to support congregation needs
Pastor
Tribulation M. B. Church
Carthage, MS
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Presided over church services and revivals, fostering spiritual growth and congregational unity.
- Taught weekly bible study for youth and adults
- Held weekly meetings with the Associate Minister(s) for discipleship
- Provided counseling sessions that supported individuals in spiritual and personal development.
- Organized church programs that increased community participation and strengthened relationships.
- Oversaw church auxiliaries
- Supporter of Local, State, and National Baptist Conventions
Interim Pastor
Second Baptist M. B. Church
Houston, MS
10.2019 - 01.2020
Pastor
Upper Prairie Creek M.B. Church
Woodland, MS
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Presiding over church services/revivals
- Taught weekly bible study for youth and adults, fostering spiritual growth and understanding.
- Providing counseling sessions
- Collaborated weekly with Associate Ministers for discipleship, enhancing community engagement and support.
- Coordinated community outreach programs, successfully engaging diverse participants and strengthening community ties.
- Overseeing church auxiliaries
- Supporter of Local, State, and National Baptist Conventions
Interim Pastor
Upper Prairie Creek M.B. Church
Woodland, MS
02.2017 - 03.2017
Associate Minister
Sand Creek Chapel M.B. Church
Starkville, MS
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Teaching weekly bible study for youth and adults
- Preparing and giving monthly talks to the youth
- Led church services and revivals, guiding worship and community participation.
- Delivered devotional messages bi-monthly, encouraging spiritual reflection and connection among attendees
- Met weekly with Pastor for discipleship, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement
- Coordinated church programs to enhance congregational involvement and strengthen community ties
- Advocated for Local, State, and National Baptist Conventions to strengthen church networks.
Education
Diploma Obtained -
Central Christian University
West Point, MS05-2020
Diploma Obtained -
TDI Truck Driving School
Tupelo, MS11-2012
High School Diploma -
Starkville High School
Starkville, MS05-2009
Bachelor - Theological Studies
Lift Bible College And Seminary
Biloxi, MS09-2026
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Counseling sessions
- Public speaking
- Sermon preparation
- Discipleship planning
- Discipleship
- Community outreach
- Program coordination
- Service planning
- Officiating
- Staff leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Theological education
Ministry Strengths
- Dedicated to teaching and preaching the Word of God
- Heart for discipleship and kingdom building for Christ
- A heart for God's people
- Prayer
- Support and Reliability
- God Fearing
- Passionate about God and his Word
Timeline
Pastor
Macedonia M. B. Church
12.2022 - 06.2025
Pastor
Tribulation M. B. Church
05.2020 - 11.2021
Interim Pastor
Second Baptist M. B. Church
10.2019 - 01.2020
Pastor
Upper Prairie Creek M.B. Church
03.2017 - 02.2019
Interim Pastor
Upper Prairie Creek M.B. Church
02.2017 - 03.2017
Associate Minister
Sand Creek Chapel M.B. Church
03.2013 - 03.2017
Diploma Obtained -
Central Christian University
Diploma Obtained -
TDI Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Starkville High School
Bachelor - Theological Studies
Lift Bible College And Seminary