Background
Jackson, John Jay was born on July 13, 1961 in Chula Vista, California, United States. Son of E. Marvin and Mildred L. Jackson.
Jackson, John Jay was born on July 13, 1961 in Chula Vista, California, United States. Son of E. Marvin and Mildred L. Jackson.
Bachelor in Religion, Chapman University, 1981. Master of Arts in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983. Master of Arts in Educational Administration, University California, Santa Barbara, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, University California, Santa Barbara, 1986.
Youth director, First Baptist Church, Buena Park, California, 1979-1981; minister of youth, Oxnard (California) First Baptist, 1981-1983; minister of education, Oxnard (California) First Baptist, 1983-1984; associate pastor, Oxnard (California) First Baptist, 1984-1987; senior pastor, Oxnard (California) First Baptist, 1988-1992; executive minister, American-Baptist Churches Pacific S.W., Covina, California, 1993-1997; pastor, Carson Valley Christian Center, Minden, Nevada, since 1997.
Board of directors American Baptist Homes of the West, Oakland, California, 1993-1997, Atherton Baptist Homes, 1993-1997. Chair integration advising committee Oxnard School District, 1990-1992. Member Christian Management Association, Oxnard Chamber of Commerce (leadership committee 1991, chair education committee 1988-1990).
Married Pamela Harrison, August 18, 1979. Children: Jennifer, Dena, Rachel, Joshua.