2 Timothy 3:1-5 (ESV)

1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 

3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 

4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 

5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.  

We are surely living in the last days of human history.  The Apostle Paul accurately describes the days in which we live in the above passage.  It is important to remain focused on the Lord Jesus Christ so that we are not distracted by the events of the times.  Do not watch too much of the current news because it only inspires resentment and eventually hate.  God has called us to a higher calling.

Plese consult your healthcare professionals about the status of the virus and other concerns.  You will not get crucial information from the television.  This is the time to keep trusting God and wait on Him to work out His plan for America.

We continue to send monthly support to Haiti to assist in feeding the people and educating the children.  Our church also contributes monthly to help the homeless community in Ocala.  Plese see your monthly finance report for the specifics.

Blessings and Be Safe,

                Pastor Stanley M. Jacobs, Sr. 

ABOUT OUR PASTOR

Rev. Stanley M. Jacobs, Sr.

Church:  (352) 622-7877

      Fax:   (352) 622-7548

Email: smaxj0510@aol.com

Personal

Married to Virginia

Father of two sons and two daughters

Grandfather of six grandsons and four granddaughters

Education

High School Diploma, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL
Bachelor of Science, Livingston University, Livingston, AL

Master of Arts in Teaching, Livingston University, Livingston, AL

Certification in Educational Leadership, Stetson University, Deland, FL
School Principal Certification

Trinity Seminary and Bible College, Newburgh, IN, (Theological Coursework)
Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Asheville, NC
Certificate of Completion, American Association of Christian Counselors

Employment

1997-1999   Asst Superintendent, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1996-1997   District Director, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1995-1996   Director of Personnel, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1993-1995   Principal, The Phoenix Center Middle/High School, Ocala, 

1991-1993   Assistant Principal, Belleview-Santos Elementary School, Ocala, FL

1986-1991   Assistant Principal, North Marion Middle School, Ocala, FL

1984-1986   Teacher, North Marion Middle School, Ocala, FL

1982-1984   Teacher, Dunnellon Middle School, Ocala, FL

1981-1982   Teacher and Football Coach, Livingston High School, Livingston, AL

Church Experience

2005-2015   Instructor, United Theological Seminary and Bible College, Florida Center

2003-2013   Bible Expositor, Second Bethlehem Baptist Association, Ocala, FL

1999-Pres   Pastor, New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1997-1999  Pastor, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1995-1997  Associate Pastor, New St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1994-1999  President, United Congress of Christian Education, Ocala, FL

1983-1995  Pastor, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Flemington, FL

Awards and Community Work

Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors

Arnette House Board of Directors

Take Stock In Children Board of Directors

Church Without Walls

Marion Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board

Marion County Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Board

Marion County Sheriff Department Volunteer Chaplain

E.D.C. Technical Education Committee

United Way of Marion County Loaned Executive Program

Exemplary Service Award - Marion County Branch NAACP

Outstanding Young Men of America

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

NAACP Lifetime Membership Award
Frank G. Pinkston Humanitarian Award