MEET DR RAMEEN JACKSON

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Dr. Rameen M. Jackson is an anointed, uniquely gifted preacher and teacher of God’s word. He

is the proud father to three (3) beautiful children, Tajae’, Jada and Andre Jackson. He attended

the Riverhead Schools and graduated with his Regents Diploma. Dr. Jackson furthered his

education by attending the SUNY Old Westbury University in Westbury, New York and

completed his B.A. Degree in Industrial Labor and Relations.  After accepting his call into

ministry, he decided to further his theological studies at New Brunswick Theological Seminary

completing a Masters of Divinity degree. Dr. Jackson then completed his Doctoral Studies at

Virginia Union University Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, graduating in May of

2017 with a Doctorate of Ministry Degree. His doctoral focus was entitle “Being a Voice for the

Voiceless: Developing Resources to Aid the Holistic needs of Returning Citizens.”  He has

demonstrated over the year’s faithful service in working with the youth, mentoring young men,

helping the poor and giving back to the community.

Dr. Rameen M. Jackson belongs to the following community organizations such as Executive

Board Member of Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Interfaith Clergy Counsel, Lake County

Juvenile Detention Center Mentorship Program, and the Gary Police Reform Commission. He

has served in a leadership capacity for the Norfolk Task Force, Riverhead Rotary Club,

Riverhead Central School District’s Business Advisory Board, NAACP Executive Board

Member of Norfolk, VA, Virginia Baptist State Convention’s Executive Board Member,

Tidewater Metro Ministers’ Conference Treasurer, Tidewater Baptist Association’s Minister of

Music and Auditor, Norfolk Pastors’ Coalition Vice-Chairman and Norfolk State University

Faith Partner’s Network.

Dr. Jackson started his spiritual growth at the Friendship Baptist Church of Riverhead, New

York, under the pastoral care of the Reverend A. Charles McElroy. He later joined the First

Baptist Church of Riverhead, New York under the pastor leadership and mentorship of Rev.

Charles A. Coverdale. In 2008, he was led by God to join the Faith Baptist Church of Coram,

New York, under the pastoral leadership and mentorship of the Rev. Dr. Beresford Adams.

Dr. Jackson has been pastoring in the Lord’s Church for 11 years now. He served in the pastorate

for 7 years at First Baptist Church, Logan Park in Norfolk, VA and upon accepting his

assignment on October 1, 2018, and God’s call to be Senior Pastor of St. Timothy Community

Church, Gary, Indiana. He currently serves as pastor and teacher over God’s flock, a

congregation of about 600 members. In September of 2019, he was invited and currently serves

as staff chaplain for the Methodist Hospitals in Gary and Merrillville, Indiana. In January of

2021, he was added to the teaching staff as an Adjunct Professor of Theology & Social Justice at

Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, IN.

His key verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”. Dr.

Jackson understands that “Quitting Is Not an Option”, when there are so many souls at stake.