Prevention Specialist Adult ATOD

Rev. Kenneth T. Jackson, Sr.

Through solemn meditation, he hears the whispers of a powerful voice -- the voice that directs him to lead, teach and preach the Word of God.

Rev. Kenneth T. Jackson, Sr. is an anointed preacher and teacher whose vision for God's people enables him to build bridges, change lives and build communities. Pastor Jackson has been preaching the Word of God for 15 years and he is the Senior Pastor of the New Dawn Missionary Baptist Church, where he has served in this capacity for 5 years. He has preached and spoke throughout the city of Detroit in church services, revivals, conferences and seminars.

Pastor Jackson has changed the lives of many citizens in the city of Detroit ever since his employment with the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion in 2003. He currently works with the Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, where he serves as the Program Coordinator of the Tri-Cities Tobacco Reduction Coalition, where he has helped many adults overcome the addiction of Tobacco and other drugs. He has also changed the lives of many Metro Detroit Youth as the Program Coordinator of the Youth Development Institute (YDI), he now currently serves as the Youth Coordinator.

Pastor Jackson has succeeded in academics as he is a product of the Detroit Public Schools graduating from Pershing High School. He is the recipient of a Bachelors in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Georgia and the recipient of a Masters in Divinity from Sure Foundation Theological Institute in Seminole, Florida.

Pastor Jackson is married to Theresa Jackson. Together, they have four children and 2 grandchildren.