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Our Leaders
Dr. James Anthony Jackson, Sr.
Dr. James Anthony Jackson, Sr., a native of Mobile, Alabama is the second of four children born to Dr. Michael and First Lady Barbara Jackson. He accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at the age of seven at Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church where his father Dr. Michael Jackson retired as the Senior Pastor. He attended Bishop State Junior College for two years prior to transferring to the historic Tuskegee University. It was there that he received his calling to the ministry at the age 20. In 1997 he graduated from the institution, acquiring his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.
Dr. Jackson is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Fellowship Church in Indianapolis, IN. which opened its doors to the Indianapolis community on March 7, 2004. Since conception, the Lord has allowed the church to experience phenomenal growth from 300 to over 4,500 members. The church currently has multiple worship services and Dr. Jackson’s weekly television broadcast can be watched locally.
Out of all his accomplishments, Dr. Jackson remains humble to the fact that God graciously decided to use him as a humble servant. He is the devoted husband to First Lady Tara Jackson. They have two sons, James Anthony, Il and Jonathan Eugene. Dr. Jackson enjoys reading, singing, watching sports and working out.
Lady Tara Jackson
Lady Tara Jackson is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. She is the elder of two daughters born to Harry and Geraline Cox. Lady Tara earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University and in May of 2010, she earned a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from IUPUI. She has a passion for working with young children and has served as an educator for over 15 years. As a teacher and administrator, she touched the lives of many students and their families from Maryland, to Virginia and to Indianapolis.
Lady Tara has a tremendous passion for God’s Word, coupled with a love for God’s people. She is the First Lady of New Beginnings Fellowship Church where she stands beside her husband, faithfully serving God and ministering to the growing flock of the church.
Lady Tara has a heart for women. God is using her to encourage, equip and empower women to reach their utmost potential in Christ Jesus. It is her desire that God’s children humbly seek Him to understand their purpose in life and operate in confidence knowing that what God has destined for them is just for them! Lady Tara has hosted numerous conferences and taught classes at the church and within the Indianapolis community.
Lady Tara’s joy and balance is her family. Along with her husband, Dr. James Anthony Jackson, they are the proud parents of two sons, James Il and Jonathan. As a dynamic ministry family, she and her husband are dedicated servants of God and stand as a testament to what God can do in the lives of true believers.