Pastor Dana “Action” Jackson was born in Boston, Massachusetts and is the only child of Minister Mary Jackson and Arthur Darby. Pastor Jackson is pastor of Justice For All Ministries and founder of the National ADHD Foundation. She is an advocate for social justice and an integral force in the Central Florida civil rights scene. She has a passion for seeing people walk in freedom, and is an active voice for the falsely accused and victims of injustice. She is also a mother, life coach and motivational speaker. Pastor Jackson is a powerful woman of God who serves with grace, commitment, and passion.

Pastor Dana “Action” Jackson achieved a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry from Faith Christian University, Orlando, Florida, on November 11, 2000. On June 17, 2001, she was licensed by the late Dr. R.W. Wiggins and Bishop Wiggins (Hope Church) when she began her journey to preach the word of God. In obedience to the spirit of God and realizing a calling on her life, she incorporated her foundation and ministry on 04/22/2003.

On Good Friday, 03/21/2008, determined to spread the good news of God, Pastor Jackson started a radio ministry called Justice For All Show, which currently airs Wednesdays on WRMQ 1140 Rejoice Radio – 103.7 FM. As a radio show host, Pastor Jackson presents a revolutionary new way to look at revelations about what the Bible says. Her own passion and love of her fellow man is evident in every broadcast.

Faithful and active in preaching the word of God, Pastor Jackson achieved a Lifetime Pastoral Ordination from Cornerstone Christian University, Orlando, Florida, on April 10, 2008. Having successfully made a positive mark in the community, in 2010 Pastor Jackson received the Ultimate Humanitarian Award from Metropolitan Orlando Urban League.

On 04/04/2013 Pastor Jackson’s first book titled Judicial Favor, endorsed by Bishop Allen Wiggins (Hope Church), was published. Her book reveals new insights about injustice and how you can obtain strength and freedom by the power of God’s word. Dedicated to encourage others through faith, Pastor Jackson delivers words of wisdom and power that elevates the mind and spirit, and shed light into what may seem like hopeless situations.

Pastor Jackson’s ministry was designated a Florida Historic Church on March 11, 2015. She held her first Ordination Service on November 15, 2015 when Evangelist Angela Darby and Elder Lorenzo Dublin were ordained as Ministers. She is committed to winning souls for Christ and uses preaching to provide God’s divine Word to address matters important to salvation and human existence and for practical application.

Pastor Jackson and Armor Bearer Murray have three children Javares (deceased), Anthony and Tynesha, and two granddaughters, Ta’keriya and Queen. She is a woman of strength in the face of adversity. She is an exquisite woman of God with much wisdom and knowledge. Her focus is always on the Glory of God!

Pastor Norweida Maxwell was born March, 1945 to Reverend Pete and Blanche Leggette 

Williams in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Attended Duval County Schools and graduated from New Stanton High School in 1962. She furthered her education at Edward Waters College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics in 1966. 

In the summer of 1966 through the spring of 1967 she attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University receiving 12 hours towards her Master’s Degree in Education. 

1966-1969 Taught Duval County Public Schools
1970 -1972 New Orleans WYLD Radio
1972- 2000 Barclay’s Cabinets Orlando, Florida
2000 – 2017 Self Employed in Cabinet Business
2017 – Current Transporter for Classic Design Automotive 2006 – 2009 Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church Overseer 2009 – 2017 Pastored Mount Olive Missionary Church 

She accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of six at the West Union Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida. Over most of the years she maintained active membership in Jacksonville, New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida. 

While serving at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Greater New Hope Baptist Church and St John Missionary Baptist Church her responsibilities grew as a choir member, Assistant Financial Secretary, Church Clerk, Baptist Training Union Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Teacher advisor to Deaconess and Drama Ministry, facilitator for Deaconess Workshops in Central Florida and counselor to troubled teens, married couples and young adults. 

Her training and mentoring in ministry was done in 1999 through 2005, by her husband, thelateReverendDoctorFredL.Maxwell. In2009sheansweredahighercallingas pastor which she humbly accepted at the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Longwood, Florida. 

Under her leadership, God has blessed Mount Olive to replace two air condition units, connect to city water and sewage, acquire commercial refrigerator-freezer, purchase office desk, refrigerator, table and file cabinet, obtain a television, purchase internet service, design and publish a church website, establish (for a short period) a radio broadcast of services on Sunday afternoon, improve church’s electrical system, replace the commercial freezer, enclose the finance room, remodel both men and women restrooms, replace Church sign, install handicap ramps, sprinkler system, trees in front yard of.sanctuary and exterior work of sanctuary. 

Reverend Maxwell also established an on-going relationship with City Officials of Longwood and annually with the church annually fed the homeless in conjunction with the organizers of Grace and Grits in Sanford, Florida, distributed Thanksgiving Dinners,and established the Discipleship class to enhance the spiritual growth and knowledge of new members. Licensed Sister Cynthia Jackson in the Gospel Ministry, received the City of Longwood Proclamation for her services, received the Good Citizenship Award from the City of Longwood and obtained and secured ownership of the church’s first rental property. She is active in Mt. Olive’s Jail and Hospital Ministry . 

Developed and implemented the first Evangelism class for members to prepare for Mt. Olive’s outreach ministry and hosted the men and women workshops during the 2nd Annual Fellowship of churches Summit 2014. As Pastor of Mount Olive, she agreed to participate in a “lock up” fundraiser on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 

She is the mother of Richard Kent Thompson, the grand -mother of Richard Brandon Thompson and Carmen Fife and the great grand-mother of Anastasia Thompson. 

Charlie Mae Wilder received the Heritage Builder Award for decades of service

For 40 years, Wilder has served Winter Garden on a variety of city boards, as well as at her church. Since 1976, Charlie Mae Wilder has loved on the people of Winter Garden.

And with her long list of accomplishments, it was almost no surprise when she was nominated for and won this year’s Heritage Builder Award from the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

“She has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the residents not only in Winter Garden, but also in West Orange County,” said Cynthia Cardona, executive director at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

Wilder’s story began when she first moved to Winter Garden in 1976 and became immersed in the community of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where her husband, Frank, was a pastor. 

With Bible verses always dancing on the tip of her tongue or a hymn ready to be sung, Wilder became known for her faith and love.

But love isn’t love until you show it, Wilder said.

Her love of Winter Garden became evident as she served the people of the community from the first day she arrived.

“She’s a godly person, a nice person,” said Winter Garden Mayor John Rees. “We’ve been blessed to have her here in our community.”

Wilder’s list of accomplishments are many.

She was chair of the Code of Enforcement Board, served with the Community Redevelopment Agency and the city’s Recreation Board, and when the District 3 City Commissioner seat became vacant in 2006, Wilder stepped in to fill the role. Her reasoning, she told city leaders back then, was to serve the people.

But her service of Winter Garden didn’t end there.

She helped open the Neighborhood Center for Families at the Mildred Dixon Activity Center. In 2008, she created the community garden on Ninth Street. She also spent 54 years as a Sunday school teacher.

And Wilder did all of this while furthering her own education.She received her associate’s degree in business administration in 1997 followed by her bachelor’s in 2010 at the age of 77. Even now, she’s considering going for a master’s degree. 

“If I’m here long enough, I’ll get my Doctorate,” Wilder said.

Her energy and involvement is something many of her friends have become familiar with over the years.

Dr. Ruth Joyce Colbert Barnes is a Registered Nurse, a CITI Certified Research Scientist, and a Certified Therapeutic Lifestyle Practitioner. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences /Bio Chemistry (graduating with honors), a Masters in Ed. Psychology, an EdD in Educational Psychology, and a Doctorate in Applied Research.

Dr. Barnes is currently serving as the CEO of The Colbert Group/R.J. Colbert Enterprises, Inc., an international consulting firm with five Divisions. As one of the Chief Consultants and Team Medical Researchers   for a major health agency and several pharmaceuticals companies, she assisted in the development of protocols and best practice guidelines for four levels of disease severity for twenty-one diseases; the research included both traditional and complimentary medicine.  She is currently serving on the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Research Team as a Community Research Investigator.

She has worked as consultant for over fifteen years with the Employers Health Care Coalition (EHC), an agency representing 140 companies and with the Employers Purchasing Agency serving ten states. Dr. Barnes has over 25 years of Executive Management experience in healthcare, hospital administration, and government. She is a former Vice President of the Florida State Board of Nursing; an appointee to the President’s Task Force on Women’s Issues; an International Lecturer on Human Resources and Health Care Quality; contributing author for the United States National Fair Labor Laws Handbook for States, Local Governments, and Schools; former Regional and State President of the International Personnel Management Association, representing 32 countries; former State President of the International Labor Relations Association, representing 14 countries; Board Vice President of Entrusted Health Solutions (TPA); Co-Founder of Healthy People Productive Community HP2 Interventions; Walt Disney World Ambassador for International Dignitaries for the City of Orlando; Pfizer National Advisory Board (former team member); and a Women of Essence Award winner.

Dr. Barnes has been a Professor of Business and Healthcare Administration and has served as the Chief Administrative Officer for the town of Eatonville. She holds numerous organizational memberships and professional, leadership, and community awards. She has authored several books; her latest three including Love & Laughter Lead to Lasting Happiness is available and can be ordered on her Foundation Web Site www.rjcbfoundation.org or Amazon and Barnes and Noble. She is a Diamond Life member and Delta Dear of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and former Basileus of Beta XI, Chapter Phi Delta Kappa

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