Our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Dwaine A. Jackson began his ministry in 1992 at Bethel AME Church Los Angeles, focusing on youth and young adult development through mentoring programs and community support. He co-founded the Rebirth Youth and Family Center, which supports homeless young adults and those involved with the criminal justice system. Appointed to his first pastorate at Bethel AME, Barstow, in 2005, he later served at St. James AME and Bryant Temple, where he revitalized the church's Community Development Corporation, overseeing several funded programs for the community. Dr. Jackson has worked bi-vocationally for Shields for Families, managing the Healthy Start Program to support pregnant and parenting families. He holds multiple degrees and serves on several city boards, all while being a dedicated parent, grandparent, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.