Rev. Mary is the Senior Pastor of Oasis Global United Methodist Church (UMC) in the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is her calling to develop a United Methodist congregation of African immigrants in the Dallas area, worshiping in the African style of worship, culture, traditions, and love. The supportive and tight-knit community that Rev. Mary shares draws many to the church .
Mary was ordained by the United Methodist Church in June of 2014 and received a full-time appointment as Executive Director/Pastor of the Oasis Global Mission extension ministry. Prior to this, she served as the Associate Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church Dallas and gained experience as an Intern Pastor at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas.
A 2011 graduate of Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University with a Master of Divinity degree, Mary also holds a Pastoral Care Certificate, specializing in Compassionate Service.
Rev. Mary also serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain, providing support to our soldiers.
Mary and her two older sons hold dual citizenship in Kenya and the US; her third son was born in Dallas while Mary was attending seminary. Her husband, Kenneth Jackson, is also actively involved in the Oasis ministry.
