Psalm 62:5-7 (NLT)

⁵ Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.

^{6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.}

^{7 My victory and honor come from God alone.  He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.}

It is often difficult to feel safe in a world where so much evil and wickedness abound.  This is complicated by the turmoil that is present in our present political atmosphere in America.  The democracy we have enjoyed for so long is under threat and hate seems to be an undercurrent in the land of the free and the home of the brave.  Believers in Christ must be the examples to a lost world.  We must not return hate for hate and evil for evil.  We must continuously put on the whole armor of Christ.

David's words in Psalm 62 are a great comfort for those of us who feel threatened by our surrounds.  David encourages us to wait quietly before God because our hope should be in Him.  God alone is our rock and salvation and in Him, we cannot be shaken.  Our victory and honor will always come from God alone.  Remember that God is the one who keeps us in a place where no enemy can reach us.  Stay in His Word and you will stay focused.

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