
Leslie Jackson
Senior Pastor

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About me
Pastor | Preacher | Teacher
Education

Chicago Theological Seminary
2023 - 2025Doctor of Ministry Public Ministry
Case Western Reserve University
2016 - 2018Master of Science (MS) Positive Organization Development and Change
University of Phoenix
2003 - 2007Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration
Union Theological Seminary
2009 - 2012Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Bible/Biblical Studies
Experience

St. Peter United
Jan 2019 - nowSenior Pastor- Serve as Senior Pastor of a congregation with 160 members- Revitalized the congregation from 9 to 160 members by focusing on three core demographics- Strategically realigned the constitution, bylaws, and board with the new vision for the congregation- Grew the financial budget by 300% and increased year-over-year giving by 270%- Re-established the church as a supportive and collaborative community partner to 17+ organizations- Created a ministry council for raising up, training, and mentoring five potential clergy candidates- Successfully executed a church merger between Cathedral of Hope Houston and St. Peter UCC. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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DDI Certified Facilitator
DDI | Development Dimensions InternationalMar 2016 
Ordained Minister
United Church of ChristJan 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Leslie Jackson2023 Out 100 OutMagazine Oct 2023
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonFounding Member - Ribbons of Giving AIDS Foundation of Houston Dec 2021
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonLeadership and Service Award The Diana Foundation Dec 2019 In recognition of your service on the Board of Directors and as a member of the Leadership Team
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonLeadership and Service Award The Diana Foundation Dec 2018 In recognition of your service on the Board of Directors and as a member of the Leadership Team
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonStanding Ovation Award LGBTMarriage Club Mar 2018 In recognition of dedication and support of the LGBT Marriage Club
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonLeadership Award - Distinguished Caucus Member Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus Oct 2015
- Awarded to Leslie JacksonMalcolm Boyd Veritas Award Union Theological Seminary NYC May 2012 The Malcolm Boyd Veritas Award winner is a fierce leader. His sermons, prayers, papers, and community voice has called us out to be our best selves for one another. He goes forth with great promise and prophetic influence in both the Church and public service.
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Texas Impact/Texas Impact Foundation on Sept 2023
Associated with Leslie JacksonBoard Member
Issued by AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. on Jan 2020
Associated with Leslie JacksonVice Chair
Issued by Settegast Heights Village on Jun 2016
Associated with Leslie JacksonSocial Co-Chair
Issued by The Diana Foundation on Jan 2017
Associated with Leslie JacksonSecond Vice President
Issued by The Diana Foundation on Jan 2018
Associated with Leslie JacksonTreasurer
Issued by HOUSTON GLBT POLITICAL CAUCUS on Jan 2014
Associated with Leslie JacksonTreasurer
Issued by Houston GLBT Political Caucus Political Action Committee on Jan 2014
Associated with Leslie JacksonYoung Professionals Steering Committee
Issued by Houston Food Bank on May 2014
Associated with Leslie JacksonYoung Professionals Board Member
Issued by Bering Omega Community Services on Jan 2012
Associated with Leslie JacksonYoung Professionals Steering Committee
Issued by Houston Grand Opera on Oct 2011
Associated with Leslie Jackson
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