Derrick Jackson

Derrick G. Jackson is a professional consultant, speaker, and ordained minister. His mission is to equip people and organizations to achieve their core mission and live life fully. Derrick and Ester Jackson are the proud parents of three wonderful daughters. Derrick was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Derrick’s educational and professional accomplishments include:

• High School Diploma, Mainland High School, Daytona Beach, Florida (1986)

• Associate of Arts Degree, Math, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida (1993)

• Ministry Licensure (1994)

• Ministry Ordination (1997)

• Staff Minister (1999-2008)

• Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Licensure & Certifications (2006–present)

• Lead Pastor (2008–present)

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Public Administration, Flagler College, Saint Augustine, Florida (2016) ~ Magna Cum Laude

• Florida Teacher Certifications (2017-2019)

• Principal Tutor (2022–present)

• Student Success Coach (2023–present)

Derrick began serving as a licensed and ordained minister in 1994. In 2008, he became the founding pastor of Dominion Fellowship Church, located in Flagler County, Florida in the city of Palm Coast. Derrick has licensed, ordained, and mentored numerous associate ministers and church leaders. He has helped provide food relief to local families and assisted other leaders with establishing new churches and nonprofit organizations. As lead pastor, Derrick has logged over 700 speaking presentations.

Derrick has been blessed to preach and teach in the state of Florida and internationally. In addition to Derrick’s preaching and pastoral ministry, he also serves in various volunteer and leadership capacities within his community. This service includes:

• Board member & Volunteer, Flagler Habitat For Humanity

• Volunteer/Mentor, Flagler County Schools

• Board member, Emergency Food & Shelter Program–Flagler County

• Past Volunteer, Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students), Bunnell Elementary School

• Past Committee member, Flagler County NAACP Executive Committee

• Past Volunteer, Family Promise of Flagler County (homeless family program)

• Past Board member, Flagler County Drug Court Foundation

Derrick founded Mission Now LLC, a professional consulting and coaching service dedicated to equipping people and organizations to achieve their core mission and live life fully. Mission Now customers and clients include small business owners and educational institutions.