Rev. Dr. Diana Jackson-Lovett (Retired)
Pastor of Christian Education
Reverend Dr. Diana Jackson-Lovett retired as of January 2022.
She is a native of Norfolk, VA, oversees the First Baptist Church, Inc. of North Brentwood Christian Education ministry which includes our Church School, Vacation Bible School, Adult Bible Classes, and special conferences and events. In addition, she oversees the Education Ministry, God’s Property Stewardship Ministry, Holiday Sharing Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Health Ministry (with Rev. Caldwell).
Rev. Jackson-Lovett’s achievements in Church-based Ministry include: expanding the number and breadth of our Adult Bible Classes, including introducing virtual classes; leading several new ministry initiatives including Missions Blitz Outreach event, our annual Women’s Conference, and other events which have become on-going activities of the church.
Outside of the church, Rev. Jackson-Lovett is a writer, speaker, coach and consultant. She authors a daily faith-based devotional message which is distributed electronically to an audience throughout the US. She is most grateful for her roles as wife and mother. With her husband, Deacon Darryl Lovett, they are proud parents of five adult children and one wonderful son-in-law (who is also a pastor) AND blessed grandparents of three wonderful grandchildren.
Rev. Jackson-Lovett earned a Bachelors in Communications and Masters In Labor & Industrial Relations from Michigan State University; Masters and PhD in Counseling from the University of Maryland; Master of Divinity degree from Howard University School of Divinity, and Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.