Dr. Timothy Jackson, Jr., Senior Pastor &
First Lady Ashiqua Jackson

Pastor Timothy Jackson, Jr. serves as the Senior Pastor of Hope Fellowship Church Memphis, where he leads with vision, compassion, and a heart for developing people to reach their God-given potential. He and his wife, First Lady Ashiqua Jackson, are the proud parents of three wonderful children, Ava MaeRee, Timothy III, and Avery Juliette.

Pastor Tim is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Environmental Science: Biology, where he became a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  He went on to earn a Master of Christian Studies degree from Union University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary.  He is also the author of two devotional books titled Talk to Me God Devotionals, which have inspired and encouraged readers worldwide, with his writings appearing in publications across Australia, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Alongside his pastoral leadership, he serves as a Senior Environmental Specialist at Federal Express Corporation, where he provides oversight in environmental compliance and trains employees throughout the company network. Pastor Jackson is passionate about building people to strengthen families, communities, and the Kingdom of God.

First Lady Ashiqua Jackson is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she also became a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She went on to earn both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Arkansas State University. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of AVIATI Healthcare and Clinical Research. She founded the clinic to bridge the gap between clinical research and the community. She considers AVIATI as her personal ministry that is wholly committed to providing education and a thorough understanding of clinical trials and how they affect those who may not otherwise know about clinical trials.

At Hope Fellowship, she leads the New Members Ministry, helping new members connect, grow, and become actively engaged in the life of the church. She also plays a key role in developing and training ministry leaders to serve with excellence. Beyond the church, Lady Shiq is passionate about empowering others, particularly in the areas of faith, family, and financial stewardship. Known as the “financial guru” of her family, she enjoys teaching practical budgeting and money management principles to friends, congregants, and community members.

Together, Pastor Tim and Lady Shiq are dedicated to building hope, strengthening families, and serving their community with excellence — all to the glory of God.