⁷Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.  Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.

⁸Stop being angry!  Turn from your rage!  Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm.

⁹For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.

¹⁰Soon the wicked will disappear.  Though you look for them, they will be gone.

¹¹ The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.

Psalm 37:7-11 (NLT)

These words on King David in the 37th Psalms are so helpful and appropriate for the times in which we ae living.  Evil and wickedness are all around us and seem to have the upper hand.  Praise God that things are not always the way that they look!

King David reminds us to be still in the presence of the Lord.  Being still is not that easy when you see what is happening to black and brown people all over our nation.  There are things we can do and should do like register and be prepared to vote.  The Lord wants us to remember that He is in control and that we must wait on Him to bring His plan to completion.

Keep believing, keep trusting and keep focused on God's end plan.  You will find it in the Book of Revelation.  It tells us that in the end, we are going to win.

Blessings to all,

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