FOUNDER

Lynn King Jackson is a dedicated individual with a rich background in education, community engagement, and spiritual leadership. As a retired educator and community liaison, Lynn has made a significant impact on the lives of many. Currently serving as the CEO of the Colorado CommUNITY Elite Drill Team, she continues to channel her passion for community development.

BISHOP

Cleveland A .Thompson Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, was elected as Senior Pastor of Emmanuel and in November 2006, he preached his first sermon as Emmanuel’s Senior Pastor. When it comes to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and educating the people of God, Bishop Thompson is unparalleled in his delivery.

SAXOPHONIST

Colorado Native Ron McMillon has a style that is a mixture of Gospel and Smooth Jazz. Having studied music at the collegiate level, Ron’s creative versatility is on full display at his inspired performances at concert venues, churches, and jazz festivals. Ron has achieved the great accomplishment of charting on the prestigious Top 30 Billboard in the music industry.

PASTOR

Alvin Simpkins is a God gifted Pastor in intercessory prayer with over thirty years’ experience delivering God’s words of prophecy, vision, revelation, council, and truths. He effectively teaches prayer throughout the nation as he presided over prayer ministry for a national Mega Church and the international Christian men’s organization, Promise Keepers. Pastor Simpkins founded Emmanuel Christian Center in 2004.

MINISTER

Benita Edwards is a passionate, authentic, and unapologetic creative who offers innovative approaches to church engagement. Her decades of experience in church music and administrative leadership have carved out a niche helping pastors with strategic plans for building sustainable ministry teams to the development of materials to communicate organizational mission and vision.

FOUNDER