EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part three of a series from an article I did on Rev. Embra Jackson in August of 2011 for The Starkville Daily News when he first join us as the Starkville District Superintendent. See the full story at: http://www.starkvilledailynews.com/node/6823
Jackson encourages churches to ‘stay in love’
August 12, 2011
By GWEN SISSON
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Starkville District Superintendent for the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church Embra Jackson said turning to Starkville was strictly through God’s leading.
About 15 years ago, the Jacksons lived here while Embra served as the pastor of three churches and taught at Armstrong Middle School and the former Wood Junior College. His wife, Rosia, taught at Emerson Elementary School.
“The decision to return to Starkville hinged on me and my family remembering the vow that I made as a United Methodist pastor to go where I am called,” Jackson said. “We relied on God to lead us in choosing to return to this area.”
But they had settled in Jackson, where they own a home and have family, including two adult children, his mother and mother-in-law, and many friends. Rosia was teaching at Madison Crossing Elementary School where she had recently been selected as Teacher of the Year. Their two younger children were in school in the Jackson area at Hinds and at Germantown Middle School. Their home church, Anderson United Methodist, is also in Jackson.
Jackson said his work as Administrative Assistant to the Bishop was one of his greatest accomplishments. He served under Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, for five and a half years while living in Jackson.
During that time, he helped create a local church assemsnet instrument know as A-2, they trained people to become church coaches, and they also emphasized health and wellness.
Jackson said the Amazing Pace Walking Ministry earned the Mississippi Conference special recognition from the country’s Surgeon General, Dr. Steven K. Galson.
“I preached a revival message at Liberty United Methodist Church (last) Monday,” Jackson said. “In the message I told the congregation that if I had not been able to rely on God through difficult times I do not believe that I would have made it in life. I also contributed all of my earthly success to God and to my family. I have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on God and with the support of my family.”
Rosia Jackson is board certified teacher and Jackson describes her as the “love of his life.” She will be working as a second grade teacher at Sudduth Elementary this year. They have four children, Embra III works as a volunteer coordinator at the Veteran’s Administration in Jackson; Ebony is a second grade teacher in the Madison County School System; Emmanuel recently became a member of Amercorp’s Read Misssippi Program at East Oktibbeha Elementary School and Katelyn is entering the eighth grade at Armstrong Middle School in Starkville.
Outside of work, Jackson enjoys football and basketball. He also enjoys watching movies and walking the dog, Tanner. He said he is also fascinated by martial arts such as Tai Chi.
As for what’s next, he said he will rely on the Bishop and the Lord to determine his ministerial appointments.
“However, I know that with faith in God I will be able to help someone along this journey we call life,” Jackson said.
For more information about the Starkville District of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, go to http://www.starkvilledistrictumc.org.
Jackson encourages churches to ‘stay in love’
August 12, 2011
By GWEN SISSON
[email protected]
Starkville District Superintendent for the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church Embra Jackson said turning to Starkville was strictly through God’s leading.
About 15 years ago, the Jacksons lived here while Embra served as the pastor of three churches and taught at Armstrong Middle School and the former Wood Junior College. His wife, Rosia, taught at Emerson Elementary School.
“The decision to return to Starkville hinged on me and my family remembering the vow that I made as a United Methodist pastor to go where I am called,” Jackson said. “We relied on God to lead us in choosing to return to this area.”
But they had settled in Jackson, where they own a home and have family, including two adult children, his mother and mother-in-law, and many friends. Rosia was teaching at Madison Crossing Elementary School where she had recently been selected as Teacher of the Year. Their two younger children were in school in the Jackson area at Hinds and at Germantown Middle School. Their home church, Anderson United Methodist, is also in Jackson.
Jackson said his work as Administrative Assistant to the Bishop was one of his greatest accomplishments. He served under Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, for five and a half years while living in Jackson.
During that time, he helped create a local church assemsnet instrument know as A-2, they trained people to become church coaches, and they also emphasized health and wellness.
Jackson said the Amazing Pace Walking Ministry earned the Mississippi Conference special recognition from the country’s Surgeon General, Dr. Steven K. Galson.
“I preached a revival message at Liberty United Methodist Church (last) Monday,” Jackson said. “In the message I told the congregation that if I had not been able to rely on God through difficult times I do not believe that I would have made it in life. I also contributed all of my earthly success to God and to my family. I have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on God and with the support of my family.”
Rosia Jackson is board certified teacher and Jackson describes her as the “love of his life.” She will be working as a second grade teacher at Sudduth Elementary this year. They have four children, Embra III works as a volunteer coordinator at the Veteran’s Administration in Jackson; Ebony is a second grade teacher in the Madison County School System; Emmanuel recently became a member of Amercorp’s Read Misssippi Program at East Oktibbeha Elementary School and Katelyn is entering the eighth grade at Armstrong Middle School in Starkville.
Outside of work, Jackson enjoys football and basketball. He also enjoys watching movies and walking the dog, Tanner. He said he is also fascinated by martial arts such as Tai Chi.
As for what’s next, he said he will rely on the Bishop and the Lord to determine his ministerial appointments.
“However, I know that with faith in God I will be able to help someone along this journey we call life,” Jackson said.
For more information about the Starkville District of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, go to http://www.starkvilledistrictumc.org.