Rev. Dr. Alvin Leroy Jackson
Pastor
Was born in Columbia, South Carolina on May 7, 1955 to Ms. Deloris Jackson. At age 4, he moved to Augusta, Georgia where he spent his childhood years. In 1973 he graduated from The Academy of Richmond County. After graduation, Alvin entered the United States Army in June 1973. He was united in marriage on January 31, 1975 to Evelyn Smith. And God has blessed this union with two daughters: Yulanda and LaTonya Jackson. He accepted his call into the ministry on March 20, 1977 and was licensed by the Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Copperas Cove, Texas under the Pastorate of the late Rev. Connis R. Jackson. On April 6, 1979, he was ordained by the same church. Rev. Jackson became Pastor of the Meisau Backhome Worship Service, Meisau, West, Germany from April 1979 to February 1982. He became the Pastor of the National Baptist Service, Fort Hood, Texas in 1983 to December of 1985. Alvin returned to West Germany in 1986 where he served as an Associate Minister at the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He served as Secretary for the General Baptist Association of West Germany and as Chairman of the Evangelical Board of the General Baptist Association of West Germany from March of 1987 to January of 1989.
In 1989, Rev. Jackson united with the St. Luke Baptist Church under the Pastororate of the late Rev. A.F. Jones. Rev. Jackson was called as pastor of the St. Luke Baptist Church in September of 1993.
Rev. Jackson retired from the U.S. Army in July of 1993. While serving he received the Four Chaplain Legion of Honor Membership, a Bronze Star, (4) Meritorious Service Medals, Army Achievement Medal and (6) Good Conduct Awards. Rev. Jackson also received his Associate Degree in General Studies in May of 1984 from the Central Texas College.
He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from St. Leo College in July of 1995, his teaching certification from Armstrong Atlantic State University, and his Masters and Doctorate degree in Christian Education from Trinity College of Religion. Reverend Jackson now teaches eighth grade at Midway Middle School.
There are four words that describe his character: humble, helpful, long-suffering and friendly.
There are four things that he can do and will do: preach, teach, pray, and sing.
There are four things that he carries through life: a song, a scripture, a prayer and a goal.
His favorite song is: I’m not my own, I belong to Jesus, He purchased me, I’m His.
His favorite scripture: Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”
His prayer: Use me Lord.
His goal: Follow me as I follow Christ.
