Dr. Sherwin Jack was born in Trinidad and relocated to Brooklyn, New York, with his family at a young age, where he spent his formative years. Initially aspiring to become a commercial banker, his life took a different trajectory when he felt the calling to enter the gospel ministry. With over 30 years of dedicated service, Pastor Jack has held various roles, including pastor, evangelist, ministerial secretary, and board chair for Northeastern Academy.

Having preached the everlasting gospel across multiple countries, Pastor Jack played a pivotal role in establishing churches in Romania and Moldova, within the former Soviet Union. In the United States, he has been influential in founding five churches and has contributed significantly to the training of interns, conducting workshops, and leading seminars for pastors globally.

Pastor Jack pursued his undergraduate studies at Oakwood University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He furthered his education at Andrews University, obtaining a Master of Divinity, and later completed a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from Hebrew Union College. Additionally, he holds certificates in pastoral counseling and family therapy from Onondaga Mental Health Institute and the Post Graduate Mental Health Center.

Married to Patricia Johnson from Little Rock, Arkansas, who is an educator in DeKalb County Schools, Decatur, GA, Pastor Jack and his wife are proud parents to their daughter Alese, currently enrolled at Oakwood University. Presently, Pastor Jack serves as the Senior Pastor at the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church in Atlanta, GA.

Pastor Taurus Montgomery is a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, author, motivational speaker, and former two-sport athlete whose life story is one of transformation from a troubled youth to a leader in faith, sports, and community service.

Early Life and Spiritual Awakening

Taurus was born and raised in the southern inner city of Mobile, Alabama, and grew up in a challenging environment. From ages 12 to 19, he was involved in a lifestyle of crime, fast money, and drug abuse, which led to poor academic performance and wasted athletic opportunities www.taurusmontgomery.com+1. His life changed dramatically after a tragic night when his house burned down while his family was inside. This event, combined with the hospitality of an Adventist family who took him in, led him to meet Christ at age 19 Andrews University.

Education and Ministry

He attended Oakwood University and later Andrews University, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree from 2008 to 2010 Andrews University. He has also pursued a doctoral degree at Duke University www.taurusmontgomery.com. Pastor Montgomery has served in various pastoral roles, including as senior pastor of Harbor of Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and as pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church’s Benton Harbor Outreach Pioneer Memorial Church.

Ministry Focus

His ministry emphasizes helping young people find their purpose, overcoming insecurities, and living out God’s calling. He has led outreach programs, community service initiatives, and youth ministry efforts, often focusing on urban youth and inner-city challenges Andrews University+1.

Public Speaking and Authorship

Taurus is a sought-after motivational speaker, especially for student-athletes, sharing his journey of overcoming adversity and distractions to achieve success in sports and life www.taurusmontgomery.com. He is the author of Set On Fire: How Life’s Devastations Can Lead You To Your Destiny, which chronicles his transformation from a life of crime to one of purpose and service www.meek.ly. He has traveled over 90,000 miles worldwide, speaking in countries such as Zambia, India, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, and Mexico